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They connect the papillary muscles to the tricuspid valve and the mitral valve in the heart.
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∙ 13y agoThe fibrous tissue in the heart, medically termed the "chordae tendinae" are known colloquially as the "heart strings".
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∙ 8y agoThe heart strings, or chordae tendineae, connect the av valve leaflets to the papillary muscles. They are in the ventricles.
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What is the main function of the left side of human heart?
The main function of the left side of the human heart is to get oxygen to the cells.
Which function can the heart perform that individual heart cells cannot?
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Is it true when alcohol is consumed the heart function is depressed and the ability of the heart to contract and move blood is reduced?
When alcohol is consumed, the heart function is increased and the ability of the heart to contract and move blood is increased
Can I use steroids if I have congestive heart failure?
absolutely- they can cause heart enlargement and decrease function
Do the build up of fatty tissues in the heart make if more difficult for the heart to function?
The buildup of fat in the heart makes it more difficult for the heart to function. Depending on where the buildup of fat is in the heart it can create blockages in blood flow and reduce the effectiveness of the heart to pump blood out of the heart to the lungs and body.However, fat on the outside of the heart has a good function in addition to bad functions. For example, the atrioventricular groove, and anterior & posterior interventricular groove are fat-filled grooves that have coronary arteries and veins in them. Fat around the heart itself can also serve as a cushion for the heart.
What is the the function of the heart strings?
to keep the heart open
Can you break a heart string?
No, there are no strings in a heart.
What are heart strings?
Heart strings (scientific name chordae tendinae) are located in the heart. They are believed to brace and support the heart.
What is chordae tendinea?
they are heart strings
When was Heart Strings - Moya Brennan album - created?
Heart Strings - Moya Brennan album - was created on 2007-10-21.
When was Heart Strings - Bonnie Tyler album - created?
Heart Strings - Bonnie Tyler album - was created on 2003-03-18.
What is the correct grammar of the sentence It tugs at my heart strings.?
IT- Subject Tugs- Verb, or predicate at, my, heart- Adjectives Strings- direct object, or noun
How many strings does a heart have?
4
Where are heart strings found?
They are known, medically, as the chordae tendinae, and they are found in the heart.
Strings attached to AV cusps?
The chordae tendineae, or heart strings, are cord-like tendons that connect the papillary muscles to the tricuspid valve and the mitral valve in the heart.
What are the strings on the harp made out of?
made out of your heart seriously its true
What does the phrase your heart strings have been plucked mean?
The phrase "your heart strings have been plucked" is a metaphorical way of expressing deep emotion or strong feelings being experienced. It implies that something or someone has touched your emotions in a profound way, similar to the effect of plucking the strings of a musical instrument.
