Syllabus · Current · V5 (2025) · Respiratory System
C3 · Mechanics of Breathing
C3.i · Inspiration & Expiration
Describe the process of inspiration and expiration including the changes in the chest wall, diaphragm, pleura, and lung parenchyma.
Written examination
SAQ history
Respiratory Muscles
1 exam appearance
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.