3. Physiology
        3.13. Respiratory
            3.13.2. Ventilation and perfusion
3.13.2.2. Ventilation

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Diaphragm contraction is responsible for 70% of tidal volume

Diaphragm moves by about 1cm during tidal breathing, but may move 10cm during a vital capacity breath

During normal tidal breathing, peak alveolar pressure = +1cm H2O



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