Lung volume
Lung Volume
Lung volume refers to the total amount of air that the lungs can hold. It is a key factor in respiratory physiology, the study of the respiratory system and its functions.
Pronunciation
Lung volume is pronounced as /lʌŋ ˈvɒl.juːm/.
Etymology
The term "lung volume" is derived from the Latin word "lung" meaning "light", and the Latin word "volumen" meaning "roll, scroll, or volume". The term is used in the field of medicine to describe the capacity of the lungs.
Related Terms
- Tidal Volume: The amount of air that is inhaled or exhaled during normal breathing.
- Inspiratory Reserve Volume: The maximum amount of air that can be inhaled after a normal inhalation.
- Expiratory Reserve Volume: The maximum amount of air that can be exhaled after a normal exhalation.
- Residual Volume: The amount of air left in the lungs after a maximum exhalation.
- Vital Capacity: The total amount of air that can be exhaled after a maximum inhalation.
- Total Lung Capacity: The total volume of the lungs, calculated as the sum of the vital capacity and the residual volume.
See Also
- Spirometry: A common office test used to assess how well your lungs work by measuring how much air you inhale, how much you exhale and how quickly you exhale.
- Pulmonology: The medical specialty that deals with diseases involving the respiratory tract.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Lung volume
- Wikipedia's article - Lung volume
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