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yüsra cebeci
on Dec 11, 2024
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What term describes the "heart strings?"
A) Valves
B) Trabeculae carneae
C) Pectinate muscles
D) Chordae tendineae
Chordae Tendineae
Tendon-like cords in the heart that connect the papillary muscles to the tricuspid valve and the mitral valve, preventing their inversion during contraction.
Trabeculae Carneae
Irregular muscular columns that line the interior walls of the ventricles of the heart.
Pectinate Muscles
Internal ridges of myocardium in the atria of the heart.
- Learn about the foundational parts of the heart and what roles they play.
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Learning Objectives
- Learn about the foundational parts of the heart and what roles they play.