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.

Year introduced: 1990

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Tree Number(s): G09.772.705.700

MeSH Unique ID: D015656

Entry Terms:

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

Previous Indexing:

• Respiration (1966-1989)

See Also:

• Airway Resistance
• Lung Compliance

All MeSH Categories
Phenomena and Processes Category
Circulatory and Respiratory Physiological Phenomena
Respiratory Physiological Phenomena
Respiration
Respiratory Mechanics
Bronchoconstriction
Exhalation
Inhalation