Syllabus · Historical · V4 (2023) · Respiratory System
F1 · Anatomy of the Respiratory System
F1.ii · Anatomy of the Respiratory System
Describe the structure of the chest wall and diaphragm and relate this to respiratory mechanics.
Written examination
SAQ history
Diaphragm Anatomy & Function
2 exam appearances
Outline the anatomy of the diaphragm (70%) Describe the function of the diaphragm in respiration (30%)
27%
Outline the principal anatomical features of the diaphragm that are important to its function.
25%
Oral examination
VIVA history
No mapped VIVA history for this objective.
Sources: objective text from the relevant CICM syllabus; historical SAQ and VIVA wording from CICM examiner reports.