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Mechanics of Breathing I. Lectures on respiratory physiology. Action of the diaphragm. Perfect Lung. Action of the intercostal muscles. Perfect Lung. Action of the abdominal muscles. Perfect Lung. Action of the intercostal muscles. Perfect Lung. Pressure-volume curve of the lung.
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Mechanics of Breathing I Lectures on respiratory physiology
Action of the diaphragm Perfect Lung
Action of the intercostal muscles Perfect Lung
Action of the abdominal muscles Perfect Lung
Action of the intercostal muscles Perfect Lung
Pressure-volume curve of the lung Perfect Lung
Compliance of lung 3000 2000 COMPLIANCE = ΔV / ΔP =1000/5 = 200 ml/cmH2O 1000 ΔV FRC Volume above FRC (ml) ΔP 0 -10 -20 -30 Intrapleural pressure (cmH2O)
Capillary showing collagen (Col) Perfect Lung
Fibers of elastin Perfect Lung
Some effects of surface tension Perfect Lung
Comparison of air and saline inflation Perfect Lung
Measurement of surface tension and its behavior Perfect Lung
Comparison of air and saline inflation Perfect Lung
Alveoli are larger at the apex (upper panel) than base (lower)
Pressure-volume curve of the lung Perfect Lung