Vital capacity (VC) is the air volume that can be expired by forceful effort, following maximal deepest possible inspiration.
The subject takes a deep breath of maximal inspiration and then breathes out forcefully. The volume of air expelled indicates vital capacity.
The total Tidal volume (TV), Inspiratory reserve(IRV), and Expiratory reserve volumes (ERV) make Vital capacity.
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