Atrioventricular (AV) Valve Cusps Are Connected by Strong Cords Called

question 30

Short Answer

Atrioventricular (AV) valve cusps are connected by strong cords called _____ to _____ muscles on the walls of the ventricles.

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Definitions:

Soma

The cell body of a neuron, containing the nucleus and metabolic machinery necessary for neural functions.

Axon

A long, slender projection of a neuron that conducts electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body toward other neurons or muscles.

Soma

The cell body of a neuron, containing the nucleus and metabolic machinery necessary for maintaining cell functions.

Soma

In biology, refers to the body of an organism, distinguishing from its germ cells or psyche. In literature, may refer to a narcotic substance used to induce euphoria or oblivion.