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Respiratory System, Internal Medicine by Ala Azizi is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The thorax is anatomically divided into the superior and inferior mediastinum, with the latter further subdivided into anterior, middle, and posterior compartments. The document details the structure and function of the thoracic components, including the ribs, airways, lungs, pleura, neurovascular supply, and the mechanics of breathing and ventilation. It also discusses the physiological aspects of gas exchange, lung volumes, compliance, and the impact of hypersensitivity reactions on the airways.
- Author
- Ala Azizi
- Language
- EN