TissueDB/Materials/Pork Belly
Pork belly is porcine abdominal tissue with intact skin used in medical simulation to replicate the layered soft tissue structure of the human neck and torso. The intact skin, subcutaneous fat, and muscle layers provide visual and tactile fidelity for incision-based procedures. Used in cricothyrotomy simulation where trainees incise through skin and soft tissue to access the airway.
Tissues
| Tissue | Visual | Tactile | Simulator | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skin | Calvo Cricothyrotomy Simulator | Intact porcine skin layer; incision site for cricothyrotomy. | ||
| Soft tissue | Calvo Cricothyrotomy Simulator | Subcutaneous fat and muscle layers overlying trachea. | ||
| Skin | Kei REAL CRIC Trainer | Skin and soft-tissue overlay for 3D-printed trachea; cuttable during vertical skin incision. The trachea it overlays is 3D-printed in PLA, and the incision is paired with red-dyed saline bleeding feedback. | ||
| Subcutaneous Tissue | Cricothyrotomy Simulator (Kei) | A full-thickness specimen carries the subcutaneous layer beneath the skin surface. | ||
| Fascia | Cricothyrotomy Simulator (Kei) | Kei describes porcine skin with underlying muscle and fascia. |
References
- ↑ Kei J, Mebust DP, Duggan LV (2019). "The REAL CRIC Trainer: Instructions for Building an Inexpensive, Realistic Cricothyrotomy Trainer." Journal of Emergency Medicine 56(4):426–430. PMID: 30685221. DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2018.12.023. Its materials list gives US$5 for a pork belly piece from a grocery store or local meat market.
| Authors | Arturopelayo |
|---|---|
| License | CC-BY-SA-4.0 |
| Cite as | Arturopelayo (2026). "TissueDB/Materials/Pork Belly". Appropedia. Retrieved August 22, 2026. |