Crushing a human throat, particularly the trachea or larynx, requires relatively low force compared to other bones, typically ranging from 30 to 33 pounds when applied directly and perpendicularly. Forensic studies indicate that about 14.3 kg (roughly 31.5 pounds) of static pressure fractures the thyroid cartilage lamellae, obstructing airflow, while higher forces around 18.8 kg (41 pounds) rupture the cricoid cartilage. These thresholds vary by factors like age, neck musculature, application area, duration, and precise location, with weaker structures in children or elderly individuals succumbing at lower pressures.[oreateai +3]