The "funny bone" is the extension of the humerus bone (upper arm bone) into the elbow joint with the ulna (larger forearm bone). At the inside of the elbow, the ulnar nerve is located where the olecranon , or upper end of the ulna , meets the epicondyle , or lower end of the humerus. read more
The "funny bone" got its nickname because of that funny feeling you get after you hit it. But your funny bone isn't actually a bone at all. Running down the inside part of your elbow is a nerve called the ulnar nerve. The ulnar nerve lets your brain know about feelings in your fourth and fifth fingers. read more
The funny bone's name derives from the funny feeling that occurs when the ulnar nerve is hit. This nerve runs from the ring and pinkie fingers to the elbow. The ulnar nerve communicates with the brain about what the fourth and fifth fingers are experiencing. read more