MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -The chordae tendineae (tendinous cords), colloquially known as the heart strings, are inelastic cords of fibrous connective tissue that connect the papillary muscles to the tricuspid valve and the mitral valve in the heart.

Detailed explanation-2: -The mitral chordae tendineae which typically number 25, are thin, fibrous structures composed of collagen interwoven with elastin fibers, which extend from the papillary muscles to attach to the mitral leaflets.

Detailed explanation-3: -The chordae tendineae, also known as the heartstrings, are cord like tendons that connect the papillary muscles to the tricuspid and bicuspid valves of the heart. The chordae tendineae play a role in atrial and ventrical systole.