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Question
The free edges of cuspid valves are attached to the papillary muscles of the heart by fibres are called ______.
Options
chordae tendinae
columnae carneae
connecting fibres
autorhythmic fibres
Solution
The free edges of cuspid valves are attached to the papillary muscles of the heart by fibres are called chordae tendinae.
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