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The respiratory system can be divided into the respiratory tract and lungs, and the extrinsic respiratory muscles which are responsible for ventilating the lungs. The main extrinsic respiratory muscles are the diaphragm, intercostals and abdominal muscles, largely responsible for inspiratory and expiratory efforts. Many other muscles have an accessory respiratory function, including those in the neck and the perineum. In general, mechanoreception in the extrinsic respiratory muscles is similar to that in other skeletal muscles, the main differences being quantitative rather than qualitative, especially for the diaphragm. |
