The Papillary Muscles Attach to the Cusps of the Atrioventricular

question 34

Multiple Choice

The papillary muscles attach to the cusps of the atrioventricular valves by means of the

• A) pectinate muscles.
• B) trabeculae carneae.
• C) conus arteriosus.
• D) tendinous cords.
• E) tricuspid valve.

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