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It is one of the cartilages of the larynx or voice box called thyroid cartilage.

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A lump at the front of the neck is commonly referred to as what?

the adams apple


What causes growth on Adams apple?

The growth on Adams apple is Thyroid nodules. A solid usually painless lump in front of the neck, near the wind pipe or Adam apple.


How can you tell if a grown up is a boy or a girl?

Men have a little lump in the front part of their neck that is called an Adam's apple from the biblical story of Adam and Eve and the apple. Women do not have an Adams apple.


What organ system is the Adam's apple in?

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Why is a womans voice so high pitched during sex?

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Why does it feel like my esophagus has a lump in it?

That is the Adam's apple. It is completely normal in humans, even I have one.


How can you tell if a lady isn't really a lady?

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Why does your throat feel like you have a lump in it when you swallow?

the Adams apple, it is a part of the male biology most men past puberty can see it if they tilt there head back. Scientific beginning the Adams apple is a muscle that helps the gullet squeeze down food. Christian beginning in genesis in the bible a guy called Adam chocked on an apple from the tree of knowledge an the piece of apple has stayed there.


When you speak of adams apple you mean?

The Adam's apple is a prominent lump or protrusion in the front of the throat. It is caused by the angle of the thyroid cartilage surrounding the larynx and is more prominent in males due to hormonal differences and the growth of the larynx during puberty.


My daughter has a moveable lump marble like ball in the right side of her neck you can roll it around like a little marble It doesnt bother her but says it hurts a little when you move it around?

To be honest I'm no doctor but was a very sick child and teen. In my opinion I would say stop moving it around and take her to a doctor immediately. That can be a number of things. Goodluck and I hope everything goes well.


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it is posable but You need to see your doctor.