The funny bone isn't really a bone!: General Health

HealthyPals · **Site Rank:** Site Admin

Did you know that the funny bone isn't really a bone?

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It is the ulnar nerve, which runs down the inside part of the elbow under the humerus bone. The ulnar nerve signals the brain about feelings in the fourth and fifth fingers, and controls some of the movement in the hand. So, when you hit your elbow, the ulnar nerve is bumped against the humerus, and that is what causes a tingling feeling and pain in the arm.

I didn't know it was a nerve.

joebert · **Site Rank:** Moderator

I remember hearing that it wasn't a bone years ago. I'd forgotten what it actually is though until now.

Y's Guy · **Site Rank:** Moderator

Well why is it called the funny bone then? Why is it not called the funny nerve?

Ziggy · **Site Rank:** Healthy BBF

Y's Guy wrote:

Well why is it called the funny bone then? Why is it not called the funny nerve?

It's called the funny bone because it's under the humorous (humerus) bone. :haha:

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