chronic bronchitis and emphysema.<unk>  generally refers to a broad, deep<unk>  found on a patient. A<unk> ed person will usually have a naturally large ribcage, very round (i.e., vertically cylindrical) torso, large lung capacity, and can potentially have great upper body strength. It can sometimes be found alongside acromegaly (an enlargement of the acra resulting from excess levels of human growth hormone (HGH) in the body). It is most commonly related to osteoarthritis as individuals age. Arthritis can stiffen the<unk>  causing the ribs to become fixed in their most expanded position, giving the appearance of a<unk> .<unk>  refers to an increase in the anterior posterior diameter of the<unk>  wall resembling the shape of a<unk> , most often associated with emphysema. There are two main causes of the<unk>  phenomenon in emphysema: # Increased compliance of the lungs leads to the accumulation of air pockets inside the thoracic cavity. # Increased compliance of the lungs increases the intrathoracic pressure. This increase in pressure allows the<unk>  wall to naturally expand outward.<unk>  occurs naturally in native people who live at altitudes of over 5500 m, e.g. the Himalayas or the Andes. These natives also have polycythemia and other accommodations for high altitude life.
Barrel chest
Fiddler's neck
Grand Rounds
Bifid rib
Malar flush
Webbed neck
Nail disease
Swan neck deformity