Cubital tunnel

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The Cubital Tunnel is a channel which allows the Ulnar nerve (commonly known as the "funny bone") to travel over the elbow. Chronic compression of this nerve is known as Cubital Tunnel Syndrome, a form of Repetitive Strain Injury akin to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Source: "Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: Cell Phone Elbow" [link]

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