Top 5 Fun Facts About Elbows

Fun Facts About Elbows - as part of the expert series by GeoBeats. The distance between your elbow and wrist is roughly as long as your foot, though it looks longer. A slightly longer length is the "ell", a medieval measurement from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger. Because of its thickness and the small number of nerves, the elbow skin is one of the most pain-resistant body parts. The elbow commonly falls victim to bursitis and tendinitis, which both are caused by damage or overuse. It is impossible for people with normal joints to lick their own elbows, though some double-jointed people can.