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APPENDIX

Normal Values

WEIGHTS AND MEASUREMENTS OF discussion of pathologic states affecting it. Here, a
comprehensive list of generally accepted normal weights and
NORMAL ORGANS measurements of most of the normal organs in fully-
developed, medium-sized individual and a normal healthy
In order to understand the significance of alterations in newborn are compiled in Table A-1.
weight and measurement of an organ in disease, it is Single value and value within brackets are indicative of
important to be familiar with the normal values. In the the average figure for that organ. Measurements have been
foregoing chapters, normal figures are given alongside the given as width × breadth (thickness) × length. An alphabetic
normal structure of each organ/system that precedes the order has been followed.

 TABLE A-1: Weights and Measurements of Normal Organ In Adults At Birth
Organs. (wherever applicable)
Organ In Adults At Birth Volume of 10–30 ml —
(wherever applicable) pericardial fluid

Adrenal gland: Intestines:
Weight 4–5 gm 8-11 gm Length of duodenum 30 cm —
Total length of 550–650 cm —
Brain: small intestine
Weight (in males) 1400 gm 320-420 gm Length of large intestine 150–170 cm —
Weight (in females) 1250 gm —
Kidneys:
Measurements 16.5 × 12.5 cm —
(sagittal × vertical) Weight each (in males) 150 gm 20-30 gm
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Volume of cerebrospinal 120–150 ml — Weight each (in females) 135 gm —
fluid Measurements 3.5 × 5.5 × 11.5 cm —
Heart: Liver:
Weight (in males) 300–350 gm 17-30 gm Weight (in males) 1400–1600 100-160 gm
Weight (in females) 250–300 gm — (1500) gm
Thickness of right 0.3–0.5 cm — Weight (in females) 1200–1400 —
ventricular wall (1300) gm
Thickness of left 1.3–1.5 cm — Measurements 27 × 8 × 20 cm —
Normal Values
ventricular wall
Lungs:
Circumference of 10 cm — Weight (right lung) 375–500 (450) gm 35-55 gm
mitral valve
Weight (left lung) 325–450 (400) gm —
Circumference of 7.5 cm — Volume of pleural fluid < 15 ml —
aortic valve
Circumference of 8.5 cm — Oesophagus:
pulmonary valve Length 25 cm —
Circumference of 12 cm — (cricoid cartilage
tricuspid valve to cardia)

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