What's the point of an Adam's apple?

About this episode

Have you ever wondered about that bump you see on the front of men’s necks? You can usually notice it moving up and down when someone swallows. Well, it’s known as the Adam’s apple and it’s actually made of cartilage rather than bone.  This cartilage wraps around the larynx, which is part of your throat. How prominent it is really varies from person to person, depending on their anatomy and how much fat is around their neck.  From its developmental origins to its potential impacts on speech and gender identification, let’s dissect the layers of this intriguing anatomical structure. Isn’t it true that women also have an Adam's apple? What does the Adam’s apple actually do? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: Why is sugar bad for our memory? Does the law of attraction really work? How can I stay trendy buying only second hand clothes? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices