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The slight projection at the front of the throat formed by the largest cartilage of the larynx, usually more prominent in men than in women. [Ultimately translation of French pomme d'Adam, pomegranate, Adam's apple (sense influenced by Arabic rummāna, pomegranate, Adam's apple) : pomme, apple + de, of + Adam, Adam.]
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 12y agoIt's not a gland I'm afraid. Its a protrusion from the cartilage surrounding the larynx (your voicebox) called the laryngeal prominence. It grows larger in males during puberty, hence the sexual dichotomy.
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∙ 9y agoThe medical term for the Adam's apple is the thyroid cartilage. It is found in both males and females.
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∙ 14y agoThyroid Cartilage.
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∙ 11y agoprominentia laryngea
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∙ 13y agoThe larynx.
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There's a tissue or structure which is located superior to the hyoid bone there are two words in the name of this tissue or structure what is it?
Adams Apple
What structure corresponds to the Adams apple?
The AdamÕs apple protects the larynx in the throat from being crushed. It can also promote a deep voice in males.
What does a sore Adams apple indicate?
i have a sore Adams apple for a while now what could this be please
What is a large ring of cartilage?
IT is actually the Adams Apple
What is the common name for the laryngeal prominence?
Adams apple
What structure commonly known as the Adams apple protects the layrnx?
thyroid cartilage
What is the anatomic name of the structure known as the Adams apple?
something that is realy boring to talk about
What structure is the Adams apple or thyroid cartilage most associated with?
depends
What is the Adams apple or thyroid cartilage is most associated with this structure?
LARYNX
There's a tissue or structure which is located superior to the hyoid bone there are two words in the name of this tissue or structure what is it?
Adams Apple
What do you call the protruding structure inside your neck?
Commonly referred to as the Adams' apple, it is also called thyroid cartilage.
What structure corresponds to the Adams apple?
The AdamÕs apple protects the larynx in the throat from being crushed. It can also promote a deep voice in males.
Does the structure of the vocal chords of boys change at puberty?
Yes, the larynx stetches giving some boys an Adams apple.
A lump at the front of the neck is commonly referred to as what?
the adams apple
What is the name of the glands near your Adams apple?
It is the thyroid gland that is located just below the Adam's apple. The thyroid gland has a bridge-like structure with a lobe connected to it on each side.
What does a sore Adams apple indicate?
i have a sore Adams apple for a while now what could this be please
What happens if you punch someone in their Adams apple?
It is dangerous to punch the Adams Apple and it can damage the throat and voice box.
