NRS 204 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Thoracic Vertebrae, Low Birth Weight, Bradypnea
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Accessory muscles: of respiration muscles of the neck, back, and abdomen that may assist the diaphragm and the internal and external intercostals muscles in respiration, especially in some breathing disorders or during exercise. Adventitious breath sounds: breath sounds that are not normally heard, such as a crackle, gurgle, or wheeze. Louis, french physician, 1787-1872) the sternal angle between the manubrium (the most anterior of the three bones of the sternum) and the body of the sternum (the flattened bone forming middle part of the thorax). Asthma: a respiratory disorder characterized by recurring episodes of paroxysmal (paroxysm- ) dyspnea, wheezing on expiration and/or inspiration caused by constriction of the bronchi, coughing, and viscous mucoid bronchial secretions. Atelectasis: an abnormal condition characterized by the collapse of alveoli, preventing the respiratory exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen in a part of the lungs. Bradypnea: an abnormally low breathing rate (less then 10).
