Why do men possess an Adam's apple and women do not?

mk2norwich

Men have stronger larynx muscles than women - hence the deeper voice - and the 'bulge' in a man's throat, commonly known as his adam's apple, is simply a set of well-developed larynx muscles. http://www.dearanswerlady.com/html/adams.html Apr 06 03, 8:26 AM

sequoianoir

ADAM'S APPLE, the movable projection, more prominent in males than females, formed in the front part of the throat by the thyroid cartilage of the larynx. The medical term (which is rarely used) for the Adam's apple is 'prominentia laryngea' (prominence of the larynx). Don't confuse the Adam's apple with the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is located further down on your neck, closer to the collarbone. Apr 06 03, 6:21 PM

stewiefg2005

Women can and do show an Adam's apple. It is a genetic trait just like some men do not show an Adam's apple. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/adamsapplewomen/ Jan 02 07, 9:48 AM

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