A digital ecosystem, fueled by serendipity. Amygdala. Amygdala- part of the telencephalon, located in the temporal lobe; involved in memory, emotion, and fear. The amygdala is both large and just beneath the surface of the front, medial part of the temporal lobe where it causes the bulge on the surface called the uncus. This is a component of the limbic system.
De Quervain's release is a minor surgical procedure accomplished through a small incision exposing the tendon sheath (retinaculum) along the thumb (radial) side of the wrist. The sheath is cut (released) around the two tendons at the base of the thumb and portions of the sheath may be excised.
Signs of De Quervain's tendinosis: 1  Pain may be felt over the thumb side of the wrist. 2  Swelling may be seen over the thumb side of the wrist. 3  A catching or snapping sensation may be felt when moving the thumb.  Pain and swelling may make it difficult to move the thumb and wrist.