Lung statics 1 Flashcards
Define lung statics
Mechanical properties of the lungs and chest wall during periods of no airflow
- Lung volume constant with time
Define lung dynamics
Mechanical properties of the lungs and chest wall during periods of airflow
- Lung volume changes with time
Tidal volume
Amount of air inhaled or exhaled during a normal, relaxed breath
Vital capacity
Maximum amount of air a person can exhale after a maximum inhalation
Total lung capacity
Maximum volume of air the lungs can hold after a full inhalation. It includes all lung volumes (tidal volume, inspiratory reserve volume, expiratory reserve volume, residual volume)
Residual volume
Amount of air remaining in the lungs after maximum exhalation
Functional residual capacity
Volume of air remaining in the lungs after a normal, passive exhalation
Inspiratory capacity
Maximum amount of air a person can inhale after a normal, passive exhalation
Inspiratory reserve volume
Amount of air that can be inhaled after a normal, tidal inhalation
Expiratory reserve volume
Amount of air that can be exhaled after a normal tidal exhalation
Functional residual capacity is equal to the sum of…
expiratory reserve volume + residual volume
Inspiratory capacity is equal to the sum of…
tidal volume + inspiratory reserve volume
What is the diaphragm?
Primary inspiratory muscle , dome-shaped
What innervates the diaphragm?
Phrenic nerve (C3,4,5)
What happens to the diaphragm when it contracts?
It descends and flattens, resulting in an increased lung volume. It also lifts the lower chest wall.
Name the inspiratory intercostal muscles
- external intercostals
- parasternal intercostals
Name accessory respiratory muscles (inspiration)
- scalenes
- sternocleidomastoids
- trapezius
(muscles of the neck)
Expiration is normally … and driven by
Expiration is normally PASSIVE and driven by the ELASTIC RECOIL and pressure of the lung.
What aids expiration during exercise?
- abdominal muscles (rectus abdominis, transverse abdominis, internal/external oblique muscles)
- thoracic muscles (internal intercostal muscles)
What is the function of pulmonary function tests?
To measure how well your lungs are working.
Why do we have residual volume?
To prevent the alveoli and lungs from collapsing