Inspiratory Capacity

The maximum volume of air that can be inspired after reaching the end of a normal, quiet expiration. It is the sum of the TIDAL VOLUME and the INSPIRATORY RESERVE VOLUME. Common abbreviation is IC.

Year introduced: 1991(1975)

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Tree Number(s): E01.370.386.700.485.750.900.350, G09.772.850.970.500

MeSH Unique ID: D007320

Entry Terms:

• Capacities, Inspiratory
• Capacity, Inspiratory
• Inspiratory Capacities

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
Diagnostic Techniques, Respiratory System
Respiratory Function Tests
Lung Volume Measurements
Total Lung Capacity
Vital Capacity
Inspiratory Capacity
Inspiratory Reserve Volume
Tidal Volume

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Phenomena and Processes Category
Circulatory and Respiratory Physiological Phenomena
Respiratory Physiological Phenomena
Total Lung Capacity
Vital Capacity
Inspiratory Capacity
Inspiratory Reserve Volume
Tidal Volume