The respiratory muscles are essential components of the pump that move air in and out of
the lungs. The function of the respiratory muscles is intimately linked with their anatomical …

Normally both quiet breathing and augmented ventilation during physical exercise are
sustained by the inspiratory muscles around the chest wall. Among these, the diaphragm is …

The ventilatory muscles are of primary importance in the maintenance of ventilation. This
rather complex system of muscles centers around the diaphragm. As diaphragmatic function …

The two principal components of the respiratory system are the lungs, which participate in
gas exchange, and a muscular pump. l64 Inspiratory pump function produces rib cage …

It has been shown over the last decade that the respiratory muscles are functionally skeletal
muscles. Their function, like that of any skeletal muscle, is to generate force. Moreover …

The ability to conduct gas exchange depends basically on the” respiratory pump,” which
moves air in and out of the lung. The respiratory muscles, an integral and vital component of …

The functional anatomy of the respiratory muscles and their actions and interactions are
presented, particularly of the diaphragm. The large amount of blood flow to respiratory …

The functional anatomy of the respiratory muscles has been reviewed. The diaphragm has
been emphasized, since this is the most important inspiratory muscle, but the view has been …

As for other skeletal muscles, ventilatory muscle performance can be described in terms of
strength and endurance. Ventilatory muscle strength is measured, for example, as the …

Respiratory muscles are skeletal muscles whose function is to pump air in and out of the
lungs. The chest wall muscles, diaphragm, and other muscles, including abdominal …