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yes, depending on how hard you hit it as the funny bone is attached to a special nerve, that's why it tingles.

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What is your funny bone how did it gets this name?

The "funny bone" is not actually a bone but a nerve called the ulnar nerve. When you hit your funny bone, you are actually hitting the nerve which runs along the inner part of your elbow. The term "funny bone" likely comes from the tingling or funny sensation you feel when you hit it.


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)


What nerve involves the funny bone?

The "funny bone" is in fact the area of the ulna where the ulnar nerve passes through the cubital tunnel. Hitting the "funny bone" causes a shooting tingling sensation that travels up the ulnar nerve in to the hand.the "Funny Bone" is called that because the bone above it is called the humerus.


What bone in the human body sounds like a funny bone but really is not?

The funny bone is not actually a bone, but a nerve called the ulnar nerve that runs along the humerus bone in the elbow. When this nerve is bumped or compressed, it can cause a sensation of tingling or discomfort, often referred to as hitting your "funny bone."


How do you hit the nerve in the funny bone inMario and Luigi Bowser's inside story?

Hitting Bowser's funny bone is part of a cutscene. The game will prompt you to press a button that will make a brother hit it with their hammer.


What is funny bone in body?

The "funny bone" is not actually a bone, but rather a nerve called the ulnar nerve that runs along your elbow. When you hit your funny bone, you are actually hitting this nerve, causing a tingling or numbing sensation down your arm.


Why is the funnybone misnamed?

The "funny bone" got its name because when it's hit, it can cause a tingly or funny sensation in the arm. Its proper name is the ulnar nerve, and hitting it can actually be quite painful rather than funny.


Why does it hurt when you hit your funny bone?

the reason why our funny bone hurts when we hit it in anyway, is because our nerves in our body all connect to the brain. and when one nerve gets hit. the nerve causes the bone to hurt it-self.


Why does it tingle when you hit your funny bone?

Hitting your funny bone actually involves hitting the ulnar nerve, located near the elbow. The tingling sensation is due to the impact causing the ulnar nerve to be compressed, leading to a temporary disruption in nerve signaling. This can result in a tingling or electric shock-like feeling in the arm and hand.


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


Can hitting your funny bone kill you?

posobly, depends how hard u hit it no it cant kill you, it actually doesn't even do any damage to your bones or nerves, dont believe someone who can't spell possibly