What's up with two Adam's apples?

For some people, especially men, the Adam's apple is a symbol of masculinity. The size of the Adam's apple is related to the amount of hormones we secrete during puberty. But some people often say that they feel like they have two Adam's apples. What causes this? Some people say that this is normal, partly because the thyroid cartilage is large and protruding, feeling like an Adam's apple. Some are due to physical problems, such as problems with the immune system, etc.

What is the double Adam's apple?

Double Adam's apples are caused by the protrusion of the thyroid cartilage. Since the cricoid cartilage looks more obvious, it gives people the feeling of having two Adam's apples. One of the two Adam's apples is formed by the protrusion of cricoid cartilage. The larger one is the Adam's apple, which is the real Adam's apple. The smaller one below is cartilage, but it is slightly larger. If there are no other abnormalities, double Adam's apples have no impact.

There are generally four situations for the Adam's apple position:

Central laryngeal position: When not making any sound, the Adam's apple is located in the position of calm breathing.

High larynx position: When speaking, the Adam's apple is lifted up and higher than the central larynx position.

Low larynx position: When speaking, the Adam's apple sinks and drops below the central larynx position.

Deep throat position: When vocalizing, the Adam's apple is forcibly pulled to the position of deep inhalation, which is lower and closer to the chest than the low throat position.

The physiological structure of the Adam's apple is significantly different between people, especially between men and women:

Men's Adam's apple is large and prominent; women's Adam's apple is small and hidden.

Even among people of the same gender, necks can be long or short, and Adam's apples can be big or small, high or low. Therefore, the position of the throat for singing cannot be rigidly defined within a uniform standard. Where exactly should the Adam's apple be stabilized? How to stabilize the Adam's apple? Is it "absolutely stable" or "relatively stable"? These are all topics worthy of our serious discussion and research.