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TV = Tidal Volume |
the amount of air moving in and out of the lungs with each breath under resting conditions; normal value is 500mL for both men and women
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IRV = Inspiratory Reserve Volume |
the amount of air forcefully inhaled after a normal TV inspiration |
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ERV = Expiratory Reserve Volume |
the amount of air forcefully exhaled after a normal tidal volume expiration |
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RV = Residual Volume |
the amount of air remaining in the lungs after a forced expiration |
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TLC = Total Lung Capacity |
TV + IRV + ERV + RV; maximum amount of air contained in the lungs after a maximum inspiratory effect |
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VC = Vital Capacity |
TV + IRV + ERV; maximum amount of air that can be expired after a maximum inspiratory effect |
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IC = Inspiratory Capacity |
TV + IRV; maximum amount of air that can be inspired after a normal TV expiration |
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FRC = Functional Residual Capacity |
ERV + RV; volume of air remaining after a normal TV expiration |
