adam's apple

Meanings

• Noun

  The small mass of cartilage and muscle located at the base of the human throat, above the windpipe and below the larynx, which is palpable as an indentation when the neck is extended.

  - "The doctor checked my Adam's apple for signs of swelling."
  - "I could see the Adam's apple of the athlete bouncing up and down during the race."

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Variants

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Adam's apple , Adam's apples , adam's apples

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Etymology

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The name 'Adam's apple' comes from the biblical story of Adam, who is said to have taken a bite from the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden, resulting in the creation of the apple-shaped structure in his throat.

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Trivia

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1. The Adam's apple is not actually an apple, but rather a misnomer derived from the biblical story.

2. The size and prominence of an Adam's apple can vary greatly from person to person.

3. Some ancient cultures believed that the size of an Adam's apple could be used to determine a person's age or sex.

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1. Larynx: The Adam's apple is located in the larynx, which is a vital organ for speech, breathing, and protecting the windpipe.

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Culture

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In various cultures and mythologies, the Adam's apple has been interpreted as a symbol of temptation, sin, or knowledge. It has also been associated with the vocal cords and the voice.

How to Memorize "adam's apple"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the location of the Adam's apple, imagine a small apple resting at the base of your throat when you look in a mirror and extend your neck.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the Adam's apple with the word 'voicebox' or 'larynx' to help remember its location and function.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Apple A Day' to remember that the Adam's apple is located at the base of the throat, with 'A' representing the first letter of 'Adam's' and 'Apple' representing the structure itself.

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