Lectures on respiratory physiology Mechanics of Breathing I
Perfect Lung 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
FRC Intrapleural pressure (cmH 2 O) Volume above FRC (ml) COMPLIANCE= ΔV / ΔP =1000/5 = 200 ml/cmH 2 O ΔVΔV ΔPΔP Compliance of lung
Perfect Lung 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
Type II alveolar epithelial cell
Type II cell showing lamellar inclusion bodies (LIB)
Lung with absence of surfactant
Regional differences of ventilation at FRC
Regional differences of ventilation at RV
Alveoli are larger at the apex (upper panel) than base (lower)
Airway closure at the lung base
Pressure changes with bilateral pneumothorax
Pneumothorax of right lung
Fibrosis of right lung
Relaxation pressure-volume curves
Perfect Lung Pressure-volume curve of the lung
Relaxation pressure-volume curves