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单词 crazy bone
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crazy bone


crazy bone

n. Informal The funny bone.

crazy bone

n (Anatomy) a US name for funny bone

fun′ny bone`


n. 1. the part of the elbow where the ulnar nerve passes close to the surface and which, when struck, causes a peculiar tingling sensation in the arm and hand. 2. a sense of humor. [1830–40]
Thesaurus
Noun1.crazy bone - 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"funny bonecubital nerve, nervus ulnaris, ulnar nerve - a nerve running along the inner side of the arm and passing near the elbow; supplies intrinsic muscles of the hand and the skin of the medial side of the handarticulatio cubiti, cubital joint, cubitus, elbow, elbow joint, human elbow - hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped

crazy bone


crazy bone

A point on the elbow that causes a painful tingling feeling when struck. Also known as the "funny bone," which is thought to be a play on the homophones "humorous" and "humerus" (the arm bone that connects the elbow and shoulder). Ugh, I just hit my crazy bone against the wall.See also: bone, crazy

crazy bone

n. the elbow. Ouch! I hit my crazy bone! See also: bone, crazy
EncyclopediaSeefunny bone

crazy bone


crazy bone

n. Informal The funny bone.
A popular term for the median epicondyle of the humerus; the ulnar nerve crosses over the region; blows thereto cause a painful tingling

crazy bone


Related to crazy bone: funny bone, Bizzy Bone
  • noun

Synonyms for crazy bone

noun a point on the elbow where the ulnar nerve passes near the surface

Synonyms

  • funny bone

Related Words

  • cubital nerve
  • nervus ulnaris
  • ulnar nerve
  • articulatio cubiti
  • cubital joint
  • cubitus
  • elbow
  • elbow joint
  • human elbow
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