The respiratory system relies on the musculoskeletal system, specifically the diaphragm and intercostal muscles, to enable breathing by expanding and compressing the chest cavity to facilitate airflow.

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• Person: Not available Organization: Institute of Human Anatomy
  7 Major Organ Systems: Functions and Connections

Sources

• 7 Major Organ Systems: Functions and Connections www.instituteofhumananatomy.com Institute of Human Anatomy via serper

Referenced by nodes (4)

• human respiratory system concept
• breathing concept
• musculoskeletal system concept
• diaphragm concept