F3.i · Mechanics of Breathing

Official V4 objective

Describe the inspiratory and expiratory processes involving the chest wall, diaphragm, pleura, and lung parenchyma.

Written examination

SAQ history

1 appearance

1 exam appearance

2010B Q14

List the muscles involved in Firation and briefly describe their function.

33%

Oral examination

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.