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The relationship, if any, between the fibrosis and nerve pathology is unknown, although some have speculated that a change in the SSCT volume or stiffness might be the source of the compression. Yet, while animal models have been used to study the physiology of nerve compression, so far none have been used to study the relationship of the SSCT pathology to the neurophysiological abnormalities. The purpose of this study was to identify animal models that might be appropriate to study the interaction of SSCT and nerve function in the development of CTS. The front paws of a rat, rabbit, dog, and baboon were dissected. The carpal tunnel anatomy and SSCT of these animals were also examined by light and scanning microscopy and compared to the relevant human anatomy and ultrastructure. The carpal tunnel anatomy and contents of the baboon and rabbit are similar to humans. The canine carpal tunnel lacks the superficial flexor tendons and the rat carpal tunnel is very small. 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