Chapter-4.4 Mechanics of Breathing
BOOK TITLE: Understanding Medical Physiology: A Textbook for Medical Students
Author
1. Bijlani RL
2. Manjunatha S
ISBN
9789380704814
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11448_85
Edition
4/e
Publishing Year
2011
Pages
9
Author Affiliations
1.
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi,
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
2.
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Karnataka, India
Chapter keywords
Breathing,
thoracic cage,
intercostal muscles,
inspiration,
expiration,
quiet breathing,
parietal pleura,
mechanics of breathing,
chest cavity,
diaphragm,
inspiratory muscles,
serous membrane,
atmospheric pressure,
intrapulmonary pressure,
alveolar pressure,
pulmonary pleura