Asked in Premeth Test 30 — CirculationModerate

Chordae tendinae are attached to the:

Correct answer: B. Papillary muscles and wall of tricuspid valve

  • A. Papillary muscles
  • B. Papillary muscles and wall of tricuspid valve
  • C. Flaps of tricuspid valve
  • D. Walls of the right ventricle

Explanation

The flaps of bicuspid and tricuspid valves are similarly attached through chordae tendinae to papillary muscles of the walls of ventricles.

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