The "Adam's apple" is commonly known as the laryngeal prominence of the thyroid cartilage.
Here's a breakdown of related terms:
- Adam's Apple: This is the everyday, colloquial term.
- Laryngeal Prominence: This is the anatomical term for the projection.
- Thyroid Cartilage: This is the cartilage that forms the structure. The laryngeal prominence is a part of it.
- It is NOT typically known by other alternative names beyond these variations.
In essence, these terms all refer to the same structure: the visible bump on the front of the neck, formed by the thyroid cartilage surrounding the larynx. The more technical name simply specifies the part of the cartilage that's prominent.
