bröstkorgscompliance
Bröstkorgscompliance, also known as thoracic compliance, refers to the ability of the chest wall and lungs to expand and contract. It is a measure of how easily the chest cavity can be stretched or deformed. A higher compliance indicates that the chest wall and lungs are more easily stretched, requiring less pressure to achieve a given volume change. Conversely, low compliance means that the chest wall and lungs are stiff and resistant to stretching, requiring more pressure to inflate.
This property is crucial for efficient breathing. During inhalation, the inspiratory muscles, primarily the diaphragm and
Several factors can affect bröstkorgscompliance. Age, for instance, tends to decrease compliance as lung tissue becomes