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Your elbow is called a funny bone because of the strange feeling you get when you hit it. It is almost a tingling sensation.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 15y agoThe funny bone is at the elbow, though it is not a bone it is a collection of nerves near at the elbow joint which are somewhat exposed. This is why you get a tingle when you hit your elbow an a hard object
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∙ 12y agoThe funny bone is called "the funny bone" because the technical name is Humerus, pronounced like the word "humorous". Humorous means funny, so they nicknamed it the funny bone. :) Very interesting, hm?
the bone you hit is called the humerus.
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Actually, it's not a bone at all. It's just a nerve. It's located near the humerus, but it is not the actual humerus.
Because when you hit it somewhere itt feels tingly and numb-ish...try it!! =D
The funny bone is actually a nickname. It is actually called the humerus (like humor. Ha ha ha) Also when you hit it, it feels funny.
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∙ 12y agoThe protruding bone at the inside of the elbow is the top of the ulna, the larger of the two bones of the lower arm. It connects to the lower end of the humerus (upper arm bone), and the important ulnar nerve passes through the joint, creating the so-called "funny bone" at the secondary tip of the elbow.
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∙ 12y agoIt's because the bone they call the "funny" bone is because actually called the humorous
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∙ 13y agoFunny bone is simply where the humerus and ulna meets. It functions as a nerve which is why it has a tingly feeling when stimulated.
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∙ 11y agoit is the same thing so yes
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Your funny bone ia actually a nerve named for what bone?
well the funny bone is the bone....but if you're wondering why its CALLED funny bone, then its because a part in the funny bone is called humerus and HUMERus (its like humor but misspelled)
How do you tell if your funny bone is broke?
Your "funny bone" isn't really a bone, its a nerve.
Where did the term Funny Bone originate Who came up with the term Funny Bone Why did that person or persons call it a Funny Bone?
They nicknamed it the 'funny bone' because when you hit it, it feels all funny. I hope this information was useful. Also, the name of the bone is Humerus, which sounds like Humorous (funny) 1826
What is your funny bone how did it gets this name?
The bone is called the humorous, and since humor means funny, the funny bone just caught on.
What bone is are funny bone?
your elbow
Which bone is the funny bone?
elbow
What does the funny bone protects?
the funny marrow
Why do they call your funny bone a funny bone if it isn't funny when you hit?
Its funny for EVERYBODY ELSE!!!!! plus when it goes away its tingly and ticklish feeling!!
Which bone is also known as funny bone?
The humeri. There is only one funny bone in the body and originally its not a bone. It is a sensetion occurs due to depression over ulner nerve as they are not well covered at the site of the elbow. so this part is known as the 'funny bone'.
What does the funny bone stimulate?
The funny bone isn't actually a bone. It is the unprotected ulnar nerve which runs from your elbow down to your wrist.
What do Americans call a funny bone?
The proper name for the funny bone is the Humerus. Humerus sounds a lot like Humor in the English language so it gained the nickname "funny" bone.
What is a common word for humerus?
The humerus, the long bone between the elbow and the shoulder, is sometimes called the "funny bone". This is a play on words between the word "humerus" (the bone) and "humorous" (a synonym for amusing or funny)
