Chapter
The Science Behind the Funny Bone Sensation
01:39 - 06:03 (04:24)
Learn about the ulnar nerve and its role in coordinating hand movements and grip, as well as the potential for hitting your funny bone on this nerve and experiencing a strange sensation.
Clips
Chuck and Josh talk about the funny bone- the nerve behind the elbow- which elicits a unique sensation when hit, leading to its name and significance.
01:39 - 02:56 (01:17)
Summary
Chuck and Josh talk about the funny bone- the nerve behind the elbow- which elicits a unique sensation when hit, leading to its name and significance.
ChapterThe Science Behind the Funny Bone Sensation
EpisodeShort Stuff: Funny Bone
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The podcast hosts discuss a childhood factoid about the humorous bone, and jokingly transition to discussing eating glue and boogers.
02:56 - 03:26 (00:29)
Summary
The podcast hosts discuss a childhood factoid about the humorous bone, and jokingly transition to discussing eating glue and boogers.
ChapterThe Science Behind the Funny Bone Sensation
EpisodeShort Stuff: Funny Bone
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The funny bone isn't a bone but a nerve called the ulnar nerve that goes from your neck down to the tips of your ring and pinky fingers, and it helps with muscle coordination of the hand and grip.
03:26 - 04:51 (01:25)
Summary
The funny bone isn't a bone but a nerve called the ulnar nerve that goes from your neck down to the tips of your ring and pinky fingers, and it helps with muscle coordination of the hand and grip.
ChapterThe Science Behind the Funny Bone Sensation
EpisodeShort Stuff: Funny Bone
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Chuck and Josh discuss the science behind the weird sensation caused when we hit our funny bone.
04:52 - 06:03 (01:11)
Summary
Chuck and Josh discuss the science behind the weird sensation caused when we hit our funny bone. The ulnar nerve which passes through the elbow is responsible for the unique pinch and numbness that comes with hitting the funny bone.