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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!
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∙ 8y agoYes your elbow is the ONLY funny bone. Its scientific name is the humerus, which sounds like the word "humorous".
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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.
Where is the funny bone located in the body?
At your elbow where the Humerus bone ( upper arm )connects with the radius and Ulna ( lower arm )It is not a bone but a spot on the elbow where the ulnar nerve runs close to the surface and produces a sharp tingling sensation if knocked against the bone but it hurts really bad if you hit it and I'm sure everyone has done that at least once....AnswerIt's your elbow, it's only a nick name though, it's called the funny bone because it connects the 'humerous' or upper arm bone to the bones in your lower arm. I don't know why ^^^ is listed under answer because the first answer is correct. the second is absolutely incorrect. There is no 'bone' at all. Just the largest exposed nerve in the body!
What is the function of the funny bone?
Your elbow is called a funny bone because of the strange feeling you get when you hit it. It is almost a tingling sensation.
What do you call the bone that makes you laugh?
Funny Bone
What bone is called the ''funny bone''?
The "funny bone" is not one bone, but the inside joint of the elbow where the upper and lower arm bones are connected. If you hit the sensitive inside of the elbow, it is not "funny" except in the sense that it feels odd or peculiar. You are actually compressing the ulnar nerve that runs down the arm.The "funny bone" is the extension of the humerus bone (upper arm bone) into the elbow joint with the ulna (larger forearm bone). At the inside of the elbow, the ulnar nerve is located where the olecranon, or upper end of the ulna , meets the epicondyle, or lower end of the humerus. If the joint is struck, there is a tingling (a funny or odd sensation) and sometimes a temporary numbness in the lower arm, because the signals along the ulnar nerve are interrupted.This has little to do with the name of the upper arm bone being the humerus (humorous), which is the Latin word for "shoulder."(see related question)
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 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.
Is the funny bone a real bone?
The "funny bone" is the extension of the humerus bone (upper arm bone) into the elbow joint with the ulna (larger forearm bone). At the inside of the elbow, the ulnar nerve is located where the olecranon, or upper end of the ulna , meets the epicondyle, or lower end of the humerus. If the joint is struck, there is a tingling (a funny or odd sensation) and sometimes a temporary numbness in the lower arm, because the signals along the ulnar nerve are interrupted.This has little to do with the name of the upper arm bone being the humerus (humorous), which is the Latin word for "shoulder."
Which bone has the head located on the distal end?
The ulna has the head at the distal end. Usually the head of a bone is located at the proximal end. The ulna has a large process called the olecranon process that people call their 'elbow'.
What did the soup chef call the funniest broth he ever made?
Funny bone broth
Funny names to call people with one eye?
There are no funny names to call anyone with any type of disability. Calling people names is cruel and immature.
