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The "funny bone" is a nerve (ulnar nerve) that runs down the back of the elbow. When the highly sensitive ulnar nerve is bumped, a person feels pain and a tingly, prickly feeling.
Although intense, the pain and tingling are brief, normal sensations and generally will go away on their own.
Current as of: December 20, 2023
Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff
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