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Why is it called an elbow?

Updated: 4/25/2024
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βˆ™ 11y ago

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In very old English it referred to the length of the forearm 'einboga' and related to 'bugan' meaning to bend. In other words, a place where the forearm bends

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The term "elbow" likely comes from the Latin word "ulna," which is the bone in the forearm that is closest to the surface at the joint. The bend in the arm resembles a sharp angle similar to the shape of the letter "L," which is why it is called an elbow.

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