TissueDB/Tissues/Cricothyroid Membrane

The cricothyroid membrane is the fibrous membrane connecting the thyroid cartilage to the cricoid cartilage.^[1] It is the target incision site for emergency cricothyrotomy, providing rapid surgical access to the airway.^[2]^[3] 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

References

↑ Somayaji A, Lawler MS, Gong AT, Fuenning ZJ, Roach VA, Traina DJ, et al. "3D printed anisotropic tissue simulants with embedded fluid capsules for medical simulation and training." Science Advances. 2025;11(35):eadw6446. DOI 10.1126/sciadv.adw6446. PMID 40880468. PMC12396343.
↑ Develi S, Yalcin B, Yazar F. "Topographical anatomy of cricothyroid membrane and its relation with invasive airway access." Clinical Anatomy. 2016;29(7):949-954. DOI 10.1002/ca.22750. PMID 27481637.
↑ Dover K, Howdieshell TR, Colborn GL. "The dimensions and vascular anatomy of the cricothyroid membrane: relevance to emergent surgical airway access." Clinical Anatomy. 1996;9(5):291-295. PMID 8842535.

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[somayaji2025-1] Somayaji A, Lawler MS, Gong AT, Fuenning ZJ, Roach VA, Traina DJ, et al. "3D printed anisotropic tissue simulants with embedded fluid capsules for medical simulation and training." Science Advances. 2025;11(35):eadw6446. DOI 10.1126/sciadv.adw6446. PMID 40880468. PMC12396343.

[develi2016-2] Develi S, Yalcin B, Yazar F. "Topographical anatomy of cricothyroid membrane and its relation with invasive airway access." Clinical Anatomy. 2016;29(7):949-954. DOI 10.1002/ca.22750. PMID 27481637.

[dover1996-3] Dover K, Howdieshell TR, Colborn GL. "The dimensions and vascular anatomy of the cricothyroid membrane: relevance to emergent surgical airway access." Clinical Anatomy. 1996;9(5):291-295. PMID 8842535.

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