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funny bone
funny bonen. Informal 1. A point on the elbow where the ulnar nerve runs close to the surface and produces a sharp tingling sensation if knocked against the bone.2. A sense of humor.funny bone n (Anatomy) the area near the elbow where the ulnar nerve is close to the surface of the skin: when it is struck, a sharp tingling sensation is experienced along the forearm and hand. Also called (US): crazy 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] funny bone - A nerve, not a bone; the name is a pun on the humerus, the arm bone that gets strange tingles when it is bumped.See also related terms for nerve.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | funny 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"crazy 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 |
Translationsfunny bone
funny bone1. A point on the elbow that causes a painful tingling feeling when struck. This meaning of "funny bone" is thought to be a play on the homophones "humorous" and "humerus" (the arm bone that connects the elbow and shoulder). A: "What's wrong?" B: "Ugh, I just hit my funny bone against the wall."2. A sense of humor. I'm starting to suspect that that dour fellow was born without a funny bone.See also: bone, funnyfunny bone and crazy bonea spot near the elbow bone that is very sensitive to the touch. Ouch, I hit my funny bone. Effie bumped her crazy bone and made a horrendous face.See also: bone, funnyfunny bone1. A point on the elbow where the ulnar nerve runs close to the surface and produces a sharp tingling sensation when knocked against the bone. For example, Ouch! I just banged my funny bone. The expression is a pun on humerus (pronounced the same as humorous), the Latin name for the long bone of the arm. [Early 1800s] 2. A sense of humor, as in That comedian really tickles my funny bone. This expression is derived from def. 1. See also: bone, funnyfunny bone
funny bone, highly sensitive area at the back of the elbow where the ulnar nerve passes close to the surface of the skin in a groove between end prominences of the humerus (the upper arm bone) and the ulna (the large forearm bone). A blow to the area causes the nerve to compress against bone, producing a characteristic tingling in the forearm and the last two fingers.funny bone the area near the elbow where the ulnar nerve is close to the surface of the skin: when it is struck, a sharp tingling sensation is experienced along the forearm and hand funny bone
funny bonecolloquial name for tip of olecranon.funny bonen. Informal 1. A point on the elbow where the ulnar nerve runs close to the surface and produces a sharp tingling sensation if knocked against the bone.2. A sense of humor.A popular term for the median epicondyle of the humerus; the ulnar nerve crosses over the region; blows thereto cause a painful tinglingfunny bone Vox populi A popular term for the median epicondyle of the humerus; the ulnar nerve crosses over the region; blows thereto cause a painful/'funny' tinglingfun·ny bone (fŭn'ē bōn) Colloquial usage for the tip of the olecranon. funny bone A popular term for the part of the back of the elbow containing a groove in which the ulnar nerve runs near the surface and is easily accessible to trauma. The severe pain experienced if the nerve is struck will evoke a conspicuous physical response that may seem funny to an unsympathetic observer. The victim is unlikely to be amused.funny bone
Related to funny bone: tickle my funny boneSynonyms for funny bonenoun a point on the elbow where the ulnar nerve passes near the surfaceSynonymsRelated Words- cubital nerve
- nervus ulnaris
- ulnar nerve
- articulatio cubiti
- cubital joint
- cubitus
- elbow
- elbow joint
- human elbow
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