Description

This image vividly illustrates a pneumothorax, a condition where air collects within the pleural cavity, causing partial or complete lung collapse. The affected lung appears compressed and reduced in volume, with a visible air pocket between the lung and the chest wall. This accumulation of air disrupts the negative pressure that normally keeps the lung inflated, impairing ventilation and gas exchange. The shift in mediastinal structures and diaphragm elevation further indicates the physiological stress caused by the condition. This highly detailed anatomical view provides an effective visual reference for understanding the mechanics and impact of a pneumothorax on thoracic structures.