inspiratory
Related to inhaling
Inspiratory relates to the act of breathing in.
The term appears almost exclusively in medical and physiological contexts: inspiratory muscles, inspiratory capacity, inspiratory flow rate.
It contrasts with expiratory, which relates to breathing out.
Taking breath in
- inhaleDraw air in
- diaphragmMuscle separating chest, abdomen
- rib cageBony chest enclosure
- negative pressurePressure below ambient levels
Thorough filling of lungs
- sniffBrief nasal inhalation
- gaspSudden sharp breath
- draw inAttract and involve
- suck inDraw inward by pressure
nose breathing · mouth breathing · air intake · breathing in
Circulation of fresh air
- airflowMovement of atmosphere
- gas exchangeTransfer of respiratory molecules
- oxygenationAdding breathable gas
- pulmonaryOf the lungs
spirometry · inhaler · ventilator · insufflation · CPAP
inhalation
Taking breath in
deep breath
Thorough filling of lungs
suck in · nose breathing · mouth breathing · air intake · breathing in
ventilation
Circulation of fresh air
- airflowMovement of atmosphere
- gas exchangeTransfer of respiratory molecules
- oxygenationAdding breathable gas
pulmonary · spirometry · inhaler · ventilator · insufflation · CPAP
trachea
Respiratory airway tube
alveolar · nasal · pharynx · larynx · glottis · laryngeal · nostrils · airways · tracheal · bronchioles
inspire, inspired, inspiring, inspiration, expire, expired, aspiration, expiration, perspire