Carpal tunnel syndrome would be LEAST likely to affect
A) a violinist in a symphony orchestra.
B) a police detective.
C) a checker at a grocery store.
D) the wardrobe seamstress for a theatre company.

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Carpal tunnel syndrome is primarily caused by repetitive motions of the wrist and hand, or by maintaining the wrist in a flexed position for extended periods. A police detective is less likely to engage in such repetitive wrist and hand movements as part of their daily work compared to the other professions listed, which involve significant repetitive hand motions (playing an instrument, scanning items, sewing).

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Would Be LEAST Likely to Affect