Submitted by MarqoTheDragon t3_10sd61c in askscience
superkoning t1_j718yqc wrote
A bit related: https://physicaltherapyweb.com/human-anatomical-terms-with-interesting-origins/
among which
Adam’s Apple – The cartilaginous laryngeal prominence in males is believed to be so named because, in ancient times, it was supposedly thought to be a piece of forbidden fruit caught in Adam’s throat. There are conflicting arguments however, with the main counter-argument being that it is simply a mistranslation from another language.
... which is mythological for some people
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