By Marc Courtiol The carpal tunnel is a very small tunnel that is located on the inside (or palm side) of your wrist. It is surrounded by ligaments and bones, and its main function is to provide protection for the primary nerve that goes to your hand and fingers.
By Cyndra Neal Bursitis is an inflammation of the bursa, a small fluid-filled sac that works to reduce friction between the tissues of the body. When functioning normally, the bursa slips and glides smoothly, but when it becomes irritated and inflammation sets in, every movement is painful.