Phenomena and Processes

Respiratory Mechanics

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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Abstract

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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7 entry terms
  • Breathing Mechanics
  • Breathing Mechanic
  • Mechanic, Breathing
  • Mechanic, Respiratory
  • Mechanics, Breathing
  • Mechanics, Respiratory
  • Respiratory Mechanic

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Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, ethics, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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90

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Previous Indexing

  • Respiration (1966-1989)

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  1. G09.772.705w.700

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WF 105

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Respiratory Mechanics. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D015656. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D015656
  2. Respiratory Mechanics. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q70709236