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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.
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What do Americans call the part of the elbow that when struck causes a particular tingling sensation?
The funny bone, which actually is not a bone at all but instead a nerve in the elbow.
What do you call the bone that makes you laugh?
Funny Bone
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!!
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 did the soup chef call the funniest broth he ever made?
Funny bone broth
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.
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 did the Native Americans called the gun?
The native Americans call the gun a fire stick. It is not funny dude
Why do people call your elbow th funny bone?
Because it does not feel the best when you hit it or bump it and it is called the humerous which clearly has the word humer in; Humerus means it is funny or makes you laugh which makes it clear that the nickm=name is funny bone! -Abby
What bone is are funny bone?
your elbow
Which bone is the funny bone?
elbow
