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What are the string-like structures that attach to the atrioventricular valves of the heart?
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Chordae tendinae are the string-like structures that attach to the AV valves of the heart.
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The cusps of atrioventricular valves attach directly to?
chordae tendineae
What are the structures that prevent prolapse of atrioventricular valves?
contraction of the papillary muscles
What holds the atrioventricular valves in place?
The atrioventricular valves are held in place by the chordea tendeae. These tendons are chord like structures that stiffen to close the valve.
What are the ropelike structures at the base of the tricuspid and aortic valves?
the cordae tendinae are what anchor the atrioventricular valves to the heart
What structures anchor the atrioventricular valves to the papillary muscles of the ventricle walls?
chordae tendineae
The first heart sound is heard when?
S1 which is the closing of the atrioventricular valves.
What structures works to prevent prolapse of the atrioventricular valves?
The papillary muscles and the chordae tendinae work to prevent prolapse of the AV valves. This prevents backflow of blood in the heart.
Chordae tendineae are associated with which structure(s)?
Chordae tendineae are associated with the heart, specifically with the atrioventricular valves (tricuspid and mitral valves). They are fibrous cords that attach the valves to the papillary muscles in order to prevent the valves from inverting into the atria during ventricular contraction.
What is between atriums and ventricles?
The atrioventricular valves.
What are two of the valves of atrioventricular?
The bicuspid valve.
What is a cuspid valve?
Cuspid valves are right and left atrioventricular (AV) valves.
When are the atrioventricular valves closed?
During heart contraction
