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The wenis, sometimes spelled weenus or weenis, is a loose flap of skin underneath the joint of a human elbow. The word developed from slang in the 1990s.[1] The area may also be referred to as olecranal skin[2] or simply elbow skin.[3]
| Wenis | |
|---|---|
 Stretched wenis below an unflexed elbow | |
| Details | |
| Synonyms | Olecranal skin |
| Pronunciation | /ˈwiːnɪs/ |
| System | Integumentary |
| Anatomical terminology | |
Anatomy
The wenis is located on the exterior tip of the olecranon. The skin is taught and smooth when the elbow is flexed, but loose and wrinkled when the elbow is straightened.[4] It may lose elasticity and begin to sag with age.[5] The bursa located between the ulna and the wenis reduces friction between the skin and the bone.[6]
The region is not typically sensitive to acute pain from pinching. This is due to the wenis having a high amount of subcutaneous fat, relatively few pain receptors, and tough skin.[2] It has a small number of sensory fibers.[7]
The wenis is known as a difficult or impossible spot to lick oneself.[8]
Clinical significance
Medical conditions
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Olecranon bursitis is an inflammation of the bursa that lies under the wenis. Any wound that perforates the olecranal skin, such as a scrape or a bite from an insect, can cause bacteria to infiltrate the bursa. This may lead to infection and a painful buildup of fluid and pus.[9]
Acanthosis nigricans is a medical symptom that can form discoloration and verrucous plaques on the wenis.[10]
Medical procedures
The wenis is a site where slit-skin smear tests may be performed to diagnose leprosy in patients.[11]
The wenis is also a targeted site for cosmetic surgeries that reduce excess wrinkling known as "elephant elbows."[12] Non-invasive procedures using ultrasound to tighten elbow skin have been successful.[13]
Etymology
Wenis comes from a slang term that developed in the 1990s as a humorous portmanteau of the words penis and wiener. It has seen proliferation as a schoolyard meme, and alongside the term wagina, has been an internet colloquialism since the early 2000s.[14]
A variation of the spelling may be attributed to a 1995 episode of Friends which discusses the acronym WENUS.[1] The word was further popularized by The Hangover film franchise.[15]
See also
References
- ^ a b "What is a 'Weenus' ('Wenis,' 'Weenis')?". Merriam-Webster. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
- ^ a b Anandanayagam, Jennifer (11 November 2023). "The Only Spot On Your Body That Can Feel No Pain". Health Digest. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
- ^ Walden, Dwain (16 January 2013). "I feel so compelled to enlighten you". Moultrie Observer. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ^ "There's nothing obscene about wenis". The New Indian Express. 16 May 2012. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
- ^ Spencer, Mimi (April 2018). "'I'm Even Fond Of My Baggy Elbows'". Woman & Home – via Magzter.
- ^ Wieting, J. Michael (2 May 2024). "Olecranon Bursitis: Practice Essentials, Etiology, Prognosis". Medscape. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
- ^ McGraw, Phil; Orman, Suze; Oz, Mehmet (16 January 2011). Find Out What a Wenus Really Is! (Television production). Oprah Winfrey Network. Event occurs at 1:20.
That's the wenus. It's the skin on the bottom of the elbow. It doesn't have very many sensory fibers.
- ^ Fitzpatrick, Michael (30 March 2010). "Gym Dogs coin 'wenis power' cry: Team catchphrase catches fire". The Red & Black. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
- ^ "Elbow (Olecranon) Bursitis". www.orthoinfo.org. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
- ^ Barth, J. H.; Ng, L. L.; Wojnarowska, F.; Dawber, R. P. (May 1988). "Acanthosis nigricans, insulin resistance and cutaneous virilism". The British Journal of Dermatology. 118 (5): 613–619. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2133.1988.tb02561.x. ISSN 0007-0963.
- ^ Delgado, Anton (3 June 2020). "A Pressing Precaution: Reporter Takes Leprosy Evaluation Before Heading Home". Pulitzer Center. 3:04. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
Then we moved on to my left elbow in an area that is colloquially referred to as the wenis.
- ^ Escobar, Sam (24 September 2015). "You Can Now Get an "Elbow" Lift". Good Housekeeping. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
- ^ Rokhsar, Cameron; Schnebelen, Wendy; West, Alexandre; Hornfeldt, Carl (July 2015). "Safety and Efficacy of Microfocused Ultrasound in Tightening of Lax Elbow Skin". Dermatologic Surgery. 41 (7): 821. doi:10.1097/DSS.0000000000000390. ISSN 1076-0512.
- ^ "Are Wenis And Wagina "Real" Words?". Dictionary.com. 1 March 2018. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
- ^ Power, Kathleen (24 July 2012). "What is a weenis?". Toronto Star. Retrieved 29 May 2024.