eupnea

(noun)

normal, relaxed breathing; healthy condition of inhalation and exhalation

Related Terms

Examples of eupnea in the following topics:

  • Types of Breathing

    • Types of breathing in humans include eupnea, hyperpnea, diaphragmatic, and costal breathing; each requires slightly different processes.
    • 1) Eupnea: a mode of breathing that occurs at rest and does not require the cognitive thought of the individual.
    • During eupnea, also referred to as quiet breathing, the diaphragm and external intercostals must contract.

  • Breathing Patterns

    • Eupnea is the term for the normal respiratory rate for an individual at rest.