what is an adams apple

An Adams apple is the bump or protrusion on the front of many people's throats, which is the cartilage that covers the front of the larynx or voice box. It is typically more prominent in males because their larynx grows larger during puberty, but some girls may also have an Adam's apple. The medical term for Adam's apple is "laryngeal prominence". The name "Adam's apple" possibly comes from the story of Adam and Eve in the Bible, where Adam ate an apple, the forbidden fruit, which became lodged in his throat. However, it is also thought to be a mistranslation of the Hebrew term for the structure described as "the swelling of a man". The Adam's apple does not serve any medical purpose, and its size does not relate to any health condition. However, some conditions can cause swelling in the larynx or growth in surrounding areas, which can cause the Adam's apple to appear larger than usual.