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.
Chordae tendineae
The structures that anchor the atrioventricular valves to the papillary muscles of the ventricle walls are the chordae tendineae. These are tough, string-like tendons that connect the valve leaflets to the papillary muscles, preventing the valves from prolapsing into the atria during ventricular contraction.
250
blue
Elastin fibers
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
Strings or chordae tendineae are attached to the atrioventricular (AV) valve cusps within the heart. These structures help to anchor the valve leaflets in place and prevent them from prolapsing back into the atria during ventricular contraction. Dysfunction of the chordae tendineae can lead to regurgitation of blood flow across the valves.
The chordae tendineae connect the AV valve and the papillary muscle. These structures work together to prevent backflow from the ventricle to the atrium.
chordae tendineae
Chordae Tendineae
papillary muscles