Mesh term Inspiratory Capacity
Browse to parent terms:Vital Capacity
Description
The maximum volume of air that can be inspired after reaching the end of a normal, quiet expiration. It is the sum of the TIDAL VOLUME and the INSPIRATORY RESERVE VOLUME. Common abbreviation is IC.Browse to child terms:
Inspiratory Reserve Volume
Tidal Volume
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