Respiratory Volumes and Capacities

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11 Terms

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TV

Tidal Volume

The amount of air moved in and out of the lungs in a single breath

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IRV

Inspiratory Reserve Volume

Additional amount of air that can be inhaled beyond normal tidal volume

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ERV

Expiratory Reserve Volume

Additional amount of air that can be exhaled beyond normal tidal volume

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RV

Residual Volume

Amount of air remaining in the lungs even after maximum expiration

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FRC

Functional Residual Volume

Amount of air remaining in the lungs after a normal/quiet expiration

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IC

Inspiratory Capacity

Maximum amount of air that can be inhaled following quiet expiration

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VC

Vital Capacity

Maximum amount of air that can be exhaled after a maximum inhalation

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TLC

Total Lung Capacity

Maximum amount of air that can be held in the lungs after a maximum inhalation

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FEV1

Forced Expiratory Volume in One Second

Amount of air that can be expelled forcefully in one second

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FVC

Forced Vital Capacity

Maximum amount of air that can be forcefully exhaled

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TMV

Total Minute Volume

Total amount of air moved in and out of the lungs in one minute