Adam's apple or Adam's apple is an anatomical part of the larynx of any person, but a strong protrusion is more often observed in the strong half of humanity. It is formed due to the puberty of a man, and biologists classify it as a secondary sexual characteristic. The Adam's apple in men comes in various sizes: in some it is very large and immediately catches the eye, in others it is less noticeable. Even in women, the Adam's apple can be slightly protruding. The main task of the Adam's apple is to protect the larynx from injury.
Adam's apple in men and its anatomy
Adam's apple has an official international name in Latin - "Prominentia Laryngea". The Adam's apple in men and women consists of cartilaginous tissue, which is located around the larynx. As we grow older, the larynx increases in size, and therefore the cartilage also grows, creating a slight bulge in the process. After a while, the Adam's apple becomes quite hard: in young men, the Adam's apple is soft and flexible, while in adult men it becomes more and more like a bone. In some cases, the Adam's apple grows to a large size, which is why many find it aesthetically unattractive. Many even go for surgeryreduction in the size of the Adam's apple. This surgery is called "chondrolaryngoplasty".
Adam's apple and Adam's apple for men. Where did these names come from?
There are no historical facts about this. However, there are two suggestions as to why the name thyroid cartilage appears in men.
Based on the opinion that the Adam's apple in men looks like a piece of solid food is stuck in the throat, some believe that it appeared in the strong half of humanity because of Adam, who tasted the forbidden fruit (apple) from the tree of wisdom. The apple got stuck in his throat, where a lump formed. Hence the expression "Adam's apple".
The second assumption says that the word "Adam's apple" is a translation from the Turkic languages of the words "hard, hard". For example, in Uzbek the word sounds like "Qattiq".
Why do men and women have Adam's apple? How to find it?
The growth of this anatomical formation is associated with changes in the voice. So, in an adult male, the voice is deeper and bassist, and sometimes even very rude.
During the period when the Adam's apple begins to develop in men, changes in their voice are often observed. This is because the vocal cords are also taking on new dimensions. Men with a large Adam's apple can even be observed moving up and down when talking or swallowing food.
Do women have Adam's apple? In general, it is present in absolutely all people, even if it is not visible. You may discoverAdam's apple in my throat. To do this, start making some kind of buzzing sound and try to find the place in the throat where the vibration is felt the most. So you will find the larynx, and therefore the Adam's apple itself, since it is located in front of it.
If you are still too young, then, most likely, your Adam's apple has a soft or even almost spongy structure. In this case, you can try to quickly change the tone and timbre of the voice - this will force the larynx to create additional movements.
