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Only after breaking my right arm (for the second time) - the humerus bone - did I connect the dots as to why it's called "the funny bone". I was in my mid-20s
by comprev 4y ago
Only after breaking my right arm (for the second time) - the humerus bone - did I connect the dots as to why it's called "the funny bone".
I was in my mid-20s :-)
- trogdor 4y agoThe funny bone is the actually the ulnar nerve. I think it’s more-likely called the “funny bone” because when you hit your elbow just right (/just wrong), the ulnar nerve is directly stimulated, resulting in a weird tingling / burning / electricity sensation across the entire forearm. Which feels funny.
- comprev 4y agoYes, that is the alternative theory behind the name too. Both are equally valid.