chordae tendineae
- plural of chorda tendinea.
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Figure 19.11 shows papillary muscles and chordae tendineae attached to the tricuspid valve.
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Each is attached to chordae tendineae that extend to the papillary muscles, which are extensions of the myocardium, to prevent the valves from being blown back into the atria.
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To prevent any potential backflow, the papillary muscles also contract, generating tension on the chordae tendineae.
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It may be the sound of blood flowing into the atria, or blood sloshing back and forth in the ventricle, or even tensing of the chordae tendineae.
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The chordae tendineae are fine fibrous cords which fasten the cusps to the musculi papillares and ventricular wall, and prevent the valve being turned inside out when the ventricle contracts.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 2 "Hearing" to "Helmond" by Various
