Diagnostic Test
Inspiratory Capacity
Diagnostics
Overview
The maximum volume of air that can be inspired after reaching the end of a normal, quiet expiration. It is the sum of the TIDAL VOLUME and the INSPIRATORY RESERVE VOLUME. Common abbreviation is IC.
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Quick facts about Inspiratory Capacity
- Topic type
- Diagnostic Test
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- Diagnostics
- MeSH classification
- E01.370.386.700.485.750.900.350|G09.772.850.970.500
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Source: Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), produced by the U.S. National Library of Medicine. EuroCareFinder is not endorsed by the National Library of Medicine. MeSH version: 2026.