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OpenStudy (anonymous):

why is being in an upright position having the greatest residual lung volume as compared to supine and prone position?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Your ribs and the intercostal muscles that connect them are splayed out which increases potential lung volume. When prone and supine there is also the pressure of the ground pressing up on you so there is less theoretical volume.

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