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Why does it hurt so much to hit the funny bone?
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The so-called funny bone is the ulnar nerve. Direct trauma to a nerve is usually painful. For more info: https://www.houstonmethodist.org/blog/articles/2021/feb/why-does-hitting-your-funny-bone-hurt-so-much/ Get HPV vaccine. Wish you good health! Safe sex: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/safer-sex-guidelines
Answered 12/3/2022
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The so-called "funny bone" is NOT a bone at all but an impact to the ulnar nerve at the cubital tunnel or olecranon fossa. Nerve trauma is commonly painful.
Answered 12/4/2022
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