Funny Bones, Why Do They Hurt So Much?

Even the slightest bump of the funny bone can send pain rippling up and down the arm and a string of bawdy expletives rippling off the tongue. So why does hitting this little region of the elbow cause so much discomfort?

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a young man sitting on a bench: A man holds his hurt elbow after a bike accident
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Why does it hurt so much when you hit your funny bone? (microsoftnewskids.com)