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The bone nicknamed the funny bone is the humerus, this is because the name is similar to the word humour. The strange tinlge sensation when the elbow is hit against something is due to the ulnar nerve being stimulated.
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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 bone in the top of the arm called?
Humerus is the top arm bone between the shoulder & elbow. The radius & ulna are the 2 bones between elbow & wrist.
Why does it tingle when you hit your funny bone?
it is due to the presence of the ulnar nerve located at the groove in the medial side of the elbow. It is called as a "funny nerve" not a funny bone.
Medical name for the funny bone?
the funny bones name may be humerus radius or ulna
What is another name for ulna?
The Ulna is the common name for: Lower Arm Bone.
What is it called when you bang your elbow hard enough it gets really numb?
You hit Your Funny Bone!
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.
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 bone called between the scapula and elbow?
I think you mean the humerus. Its the bone in your upper arm. :)
What is the spot called on the end of the elbow where a nerve runs over the end of the bone?
funny bone
Are forearm and elbow bone the same meaning?
There is no such thing as an elbow bone, because the elbow is a joint. The forearm has the Ulna and the Radius bones, and there is no elbow bone.
What is the name of humerus bone?
this is your arm bone, if you meant your funny bone, this is the ulnar, because the ulnar nerve is what you strike when you get that funny tingle when you hit your elbow.
What is the bone in the top of the arm called?
Humerus is the top arm bone between the shoulder & elbow. The radius & ulna are the 2 bones between elbow & wrist.
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 is humor bones?
The upper arm bone between elbow and shoulder.
What bone is are funny bone?
your elbow
Which bone is the funny bone?
elbow
