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funny bone
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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


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Playword Systems' has developed the Crazy Bones Bridge--a fun, new addition to its recreational portfolio that was designed to push children to use a variety of different muscles and skill sets.
I only have 34 ballplayers, and today my best receiver hits his crazy bone on a helmet, he can't feel his fingers and he's out the rest of the day.
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