hengitysliikkeestä
Hengitysliike refers to the physical act of breathing, involving the coordinated movement of the respiratory muscles to facilitate the exchange of gases in the lungs. This involuntary process is essential for sustaining life, providing the body with the oxygen it needs and removing carbon dioxide, a waste product of metabolism. The primary muscles involved in breathing are the diaphragm and the intercostal muscles.
During inhalation, the diaphragm, a dome-shaped muscle located at the base of the chest cavity, contracts and
Exhalation is typically a passive process. The diaphragm and external intercostal muscles relax, allowing the chest