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Part of the thyroid cartilage which projects from the neck below the chin in a man.<\/p>\n

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Bulge at the front of the neck formed by the thyroid cartilage of the larynx.<\/p>\n

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The laryngeal prominence formed by the two laminae of the thyroid cartilage at the top of the trachea along the front (ventral surface) of the neck. It is more prominent in men than in women.<\/p>\n

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The “Adam’s apple” is a visible bulge located in the front of the neck, just beneath the skin. It is formed by a prominent structure on the thyroid cartilage, which is a component of the larynx, also known as the voice box. In males, the Adam’s apple undergoes enlargement during puberty.<\/p>\n

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The noticeable bulge at the front of the neck that moves up and down during swallowing and represents the larynx. It tends to be more prominent in men and individuals with slender necks.<\/p>\n

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