Which of the Following Statements Is Correct Concerning the Cardiac

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct concerning the cardiac skeleton?

• A) it is composed of fibrocartilage
• B) it is composed of elastic cartilage
• C) it forms the interatrial septum
• D) it forms an electrical discontinuity between the two atria
• E) it forms an electrical discontinuity between the atria and ventricles

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