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The "funny bone" is actually a term for the ulnar nerve, which runs along the inside of the elbow. When you hit this area, it can cause a tingling or painful sensation, often described as a humorous experience because of the unexpected discomfort. This reaction occurs because the ulnar nerve is exposed and sensitive, leading to a peculiar mix of pain and laughter. So, while it’s not a bone, the term captures the quirky nature of the sensation!
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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 "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.
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
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)
Which bone is the funny bone?
elbow
What bone is are funny bone?
your elbow
What does the funny bone protects?
the funny marrow
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!!
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 does the funny bone stimulate?
The funny bone isn't actually a bone. It is the unprotected ulnar nerve which runs from your elbow down to your wrist.
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.
What is a common word for humerus?
The humerus, the long bone between the elbow and the shoulder, is sometimes called the "funny bone". This is a play on words between the word "humerus" (the bone) and "humorous" (a synonym for amusing or funny)
