Volume of gas in lungs when normal tidal expiration ends outward recoil of chest wall = inward recoil of lungs FRC drops when supine abdomen pushes inward on relaxed diaphragm decreased outward recoil of chest wall

Mechanics of Breathing Flashcards by Michelle Linke

FRC

Volume of gas in lungs when normal tidal expiration ends
outward recoil of chest wall = inward recoil of lungs
FRC drops when supine
- abdomen pushes inward on relaxed diaphragm
- decreased outward recoil of chest wall

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