Identify the major anatomic alterations of the lungs associated with flail chest.
-Lung restriction

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Flail chest is caused by multiple rib fractures, leading to a segment of the chest wall becoming detached and moving in the opposite direction during respiration. This results in ineffective movements of the lungs and lung restriction, making it difficult to breathe. Therefore, lung restriction is a major anatomic alteration of the lungs associated with flail chest.

Identify the Major Anatomic Alterations of the Lungs Associated with Flail