Alveoli
Air sacs in the lungs where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged.
Anatomy
Agonal Breathing
Agonal breathing is when someone who is not getting enough oxygen is gasping for air. It is usually due to cardiac arrest or stroke. It’s not true breathing. It’s a natural reflex that happens when your brain is not getting the oxygen it needs to survive. Agonal breathing is a sign that a person is … Read more
Abdomen
The area of the body between the bottom of the ribs and the top of the thighs.