More about that funny bone. (See the Zeller Cellar Word Fun). First, how did the funny bone get its name?
There’s two different reasons why it’s called the funny bone. One, the nerve pain happens when the ulnar nerve rubs against the humerus bone, a bone that runs from your shoulder to your elbow.
The word humerus is a homophone of humorous. Homophones are two words that sound alike but are spelled differently and have different meanings.
The second reason is humorous means funny, so some people believe that’s how the funny bone got its name.
(From WebMD What to Know About Your Funny Bone By Dayva Segal Medically Reviewed by Dany Paul Baby, MD on May 04, 2022)
In the past the Zeller Speller has featured other homophones. Check them out by going to the Speller Smeller below.
Zeller Speller #2—Horse and hoarse
Zeller Speller #6—Fair and fare
Fun things to do
How many words can you make combining a part of your body with the word bone? Hint: Start with parts of your head and work your way down your body. I’ll help you get started: cheekbone, jawbone
(From: Sebastian Kaulitzki/Science Photo Library)
Challenge: See if you can create at least 5 words combining parts of your body with the word bone.
Extreme challenge: See if you can create ten words combining part of your body with the word bone.
5? 10?
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