TissueDB/Tissues/Cricothyroid Membrane

The cricothyroid membrane is the fibrous membrane connecting the thyroid cartilage to the cricoid cartilage. It is the target incision site for emergency cricothyrotomy, providing rapid surgical access to the airway. This stub page requires expert review and content enhancement.

Materials

Material	Simulator	Notes
Microfoam surgical tape	Muller Cricothyrotomy Simulator, Kei REAL CRIC Trainer	Cuttable, replaceable tape patch
3D-printed trachea (print material not specified)	Cricothyrotomy Simulator (Calvo)	Air-escape incision site
Medical-grade silicone	Gauger Cricothyroidotomy Trainer, Kovatch Pediatric FONA Simulator	Needle-puncture silicone region

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At a Glance

Overview

Synonyms

Medical terms: Membrana cricothyroidea, Ligamentum cricothyroideum medianum
Common names: Cricothyroid ligament, Median cricothyroid ligament
Regional names: Membrana cricotiroidea (ES), Membrane cricothyroïdienne (FR), Membrana cricotióidea (PT)

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Keywords	cricothyroid membrane, cricothyrotomy, emergency airway access, TissueDB
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