Also, is the epiglottis the little pink ball you see when you open your mouth. If not what is that called?
2007-02-23 16:29:14 · 9 answers · asked by truth hurts 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Also, is the epliglottis visible? If so, where is it.
2007-02-23 16:42:33 · update #1
Laryngeal prominence:
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.\
Epiglottis is not the part you can see at the back of your mouth. That is Uvula:
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.
Epiglottis is a cartridge that covers the glottis, that is the opening between the vocal cords.
Epiglottis is not visible.
2007-02-23 16:33:59 · answer #1 · answered by smarties 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When the larynx grows larger during puberty, it sticks out at the front of the throat. This is what's called an Adam's apple. Everyone's larynx grows during puberty, but a girl's larynx doesn't grow as much as a boy's does. That's why boys have Adam's apples. Most girls don't have Adam's apples, but some do. It's no big deal either way.
2007-02-23 17:05:10 · answer #2 · answered by Chelsea16 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The adam's apple is the thyroid cartilage of the larynx. The thing you see in the back of your mouth is a uvula. The epiglottis is what keeps food and drink from entering your larynx or airway.
2007-02-23 16:51:44 · answer #3 · answered by person 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The correct answer would be thyroid cartilage because laryngeal prominence and Adam's apple are only generic names used for enlarged larynx while thyroid cartilage would be universal to all.
2016-03-16 00:10:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your Adam's Apple is your thyroid cartilage. The little pink thing is your uvula.
2007-02-23 16:36:53 · answer #5 · answered by anonymous_20003 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
adams apple is thyroid cartilage of larynx
its also called as voice box
that little pink ball is uvula.
2007-02-23 16:59:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trachea
2007-02-23 16:38:35 · answer #7 · answered by Scott S 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
LARYNX!!
so damned easy man!!
cheers!!
2007-02-23 16:33:00 · answer #8 · answered by AMAZING COUNCILLOR 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the correct term is gluteus maximus. The pink ball in your mouth is ..........OUCH!!!
2007-02-23 16:38:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋