Anatomic Correlates of Physiologic Function

Theodore C. Smith, Edmond Cohen

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Abstract

The respiratory and circulatory systems play a major role in the transportation of oxygen from the atmosphere to mitochondria and transportation of carbon dioxide from cells to the atmosphere. The chest wall muscle, larynx, and tracheo-bronchial tree and the alveoli all function in harmony to ensure an optimal gas exchange. The pulmonary vasculature and the innervation support the blood supply to the capillary to match the gas spaces.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCohen's Comprehensive Thoracic Anesthesia
PublisherElsevier
Pages17-32
Number of pages16
ISBN (Electronic)9780323713016
ISBN (Print)9780323720915
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2021

Keywords

  • chest wall muscles
  • gas spaces and gas exchange
  • larynx
  • tracheo-bronchial tree

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