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fun·ny bone
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Princeton's WordNet
funny bone, crazy bonenoun
a point on the elbow where the ulnar nerve passes near the surface; a sharp tingling sensation results when the nerve is knocked against the bone
"the funny bone is not humerus"
Wiktionary
funny bonenoun
The ulnar nerve in the elbow, which, when hit, causes a tingly sensation.
funny bonenoun
One's sense of humor.
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funny bone
The term "funny bone" is colloquially used to refer to the area on the back of the elbow where the ulnar nerve lies close to the surface, unprotected by skin and muscle. Despite its name, the funny bone isn't a bone at all. It's called the "funny bone" because accidentally hitting this part can cause a strange, tingling sensation that's described as both slightly humorous yet painful. However, the name is also believed to be a pun to "humerus", which is the bone that runs from the shoulder to the elbow.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of funny bone in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of funny bone in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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- brňavkaCzech
- MusikantenknochenGerman
- hueso graciosoSpanish
- kiukkusuoniFinnish
- petit juif, os drôleFrench
- cnámh greannmharIrish
- कोहनी का कोनाHindi
- tulang lucuIndonesian
- osso divertenteItalian
- עצם מצחיקהHebrew
- tuketukeMāori
- grappig botDutch
- morsomt beinNorwegian
- osso engraçadoPortuguese
- tjuvsena, änkestötSwedish
- komik kemikTurkish
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