Current laryngoscopy simulators lack realism in both their materials and the actual construction of the mannequins. They fail to provide the actual mechanical dynamics by which the airway is related to other structures, such as the hyoid bone, epiglottis, and trachea. Current trainers do not simulate the epiglottic "flip up", which refers to the movement of the epiglottis upon pressure placed upon the hyoepiglottic ligament by a laryngoscope's blade. Flipping up the epiglottis allows a full clear view of the glottis and the vocal cords. Current trainers do not focus on ligaments pertinent to this procedure such as the hyoepiglottic ligament and the stylohyoid ligaments, which all play roles in the procedure. It is important that this trainer simulates the epiglottic "flip up", any spinal movements that occur through head positioning, and includes the appropriate anatomy that current trainers do not include.