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Is the hyoid bone the Adam's apple?

Question #101550. Asked by dac1964.

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Boycie75
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The laryngeal prominence—commonly known as the Adam's Apple—is a feature of the human neck. This lump, or protrusion, is formed by the angle of the thyroid cartilage surrounding the larynx.

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adams_Apple

Dec 07 2008, 7:55 PM
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No, it isn't.

The Adam's apple isn't a bone at all. It's a piece of apple that got stuck.... No, just kidding.

"The laryngeal prominence—commonly known as the Adam's Apple—is a feature of the human neck. This lump, or protrusion, is formed by the angle of the thyroid cartilage surrounding the larynx."

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam%27s_apple

Here's an illustration from the real Gray's Anatomy.
link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Gray1194.png

Dec 07 2008, 7:58 PM
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