Which Valves are Vnchored by Chordae Endineae?
What do the chordae tendineae anchor? The valves anchored by chordae tendineae are the heart’s atrioventricular (AV) valves. These valves are the mitral valve (bicuspid valve) and the tricuspid valve. The chordae tendineae are fibrous cords that connect the AV valves’ cusps to the ventricles’ papillary muscles. These structures play a crucial role in preventing … Read more