2007-01-09 02:31:18 · 5 answers · asked by Janu 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
The human larynx rests in a frame of cartilage bound by ligaments and muscles. At the front is the thyroid cartilage, creating the lump at the front of the neck, known as the laryngeal prominence or more commonly as the Adam's apple. The lump, or protrusion, is caused by the angle of the thyroid cartilage surrounding the larynx.
Regarding the etymology of the term "Adam's apple", Webster's 1913 dictionary states that the term "… is so called from a notion that it was caused by the forbidden fruit, (an apple) sticking in the throat of our first parent." A reference to Adam in the Book of Genesis.
2007-01-09 02:37:11 · answer #1 · answered by Som™ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Regarding the etymology of the term "Adam's apple", Webster's 1913 dictionary states that the term "… is so called from a notion that it was caused by the forbidden fruit, (an apple) sticking in the throat of our first parent." A reference to Adam in the Book of Genesis.
2007-01-09 02:45:27 · answer #2 · answered by Lov'n IT! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The adam's apple is not the larynx, it is PART of the larynx. It is formed by the laryngial prominence, which consists of the thyroid cartilage of the larynx.
As far as the etiology of "Adam's apple," it has been posted prior to this.
2007-01-09 02:43:07 · answer #3 · answered by Brandon W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's so called from a notion that it was caused by the forbidden fruit, (an apple) sticking in the throat of Adam.
A reference to Adam in the Book of Genesis.
2007-01-09 02:39:45 · answer #4 · answered by Mona H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-02 01:16:05 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋