Adam's apple (disambiguation) facts for kids
An Adam's apple is a part of your throat that sticks out a bit, especially in boys and men. It's actually the front part of your voice box, also known as the larynx.
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What is the Adam's Apple?
The Adam's apple is a bump you can see and feel in the front of your neck. It's made of cartilage, which is a flexible tissue like the one in your nose or ears. This cartilage protects your voice box (larynx).
Why is it more noticeable in boys?
During puberty, boys' bodies go through many changes. One of these changes is that their voice box grows larger. As the voice box grows, the cartilage around it becomes more prominent, creating the Adam's apple. This growth also causes a boy's voice to get deeper, often called "voice cracking" as it changes. Girls' voice boxes also grow during puberty, but usually not as much, so their Adam's apples are typically less noticeable.
What does it do?
The main job of the cartilage that forms the Adam's apple is to protect your voice box. Your voice box holds your vocal cords, which vibrate to make sounds when you speak or sing. So, the Adam's apple helps keep your voice-making parts safe.
Other Meanings of "Adam's Apple"
Sometimes, "Adam's apple" can refer to other things, like:
- Adam's Apples, a movie from Denmark made in 2005.
- Adam's Apple, a music album by Wayne Shorter released in 1966.
- "Adam's Apple", a song by the band Aerosmith from 1975.
- Adam's Apple, another music album by John Wesley Harding from 2004.
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