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Circulatory and Respiratory Physiological Phenomena > Respiratory Physiological Phenomena > Respiration > Respiratory Mechanics

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Respiratory Mechanics  

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Entry terms

  • Breathing Mechanic
  • Breathing Mechanics
  • Mechanic, Breathing
  • Mechanics, Breathing

Scope note

  • The physical or mechanical action of the LUNGS; DIAPHRAGM; RIBS; and CHEST WALL during respiration. It includes airflow, lung volume, neural and reflex controls, mechanoreceptors, breathing patterns, etc.

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  • 90

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D015656

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