Syllabus · Current · V5 (2025) · Respiratory System

C1 · Anatomy of the Respiratory System

C1.ii · Chest Wall & Diaphragm

Official V5 objective
Describe the structure of the chest wall and diaphragm and relate this to respiratory mechanics.
1 SAQ topic 2 SAQ appearances 0 VIVA stations

Written examination

SAQ history

2 appearances
Diaphragm Anatomy & Function
2 exam appearances
2015B Q21
Outline the anatomy of the diaphragm (70%) Describe the function of the diaphragm in respiration (30%)
27%
2011A Q02
Outline the principal anatomical features of the diaphragm that are important to its function.
25%

Oral examination

VIVA history

0 stations

No mapped VIVA history for this objective.

Sources: objective text from the relevant CICM syllabus; historical SAQ and VIVA wording from CICM examiner reports.