Chordae tendinae are found in ___.

Joints of legs

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Atria of heart

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Ventricles of brain

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Ventricles of heart

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The correct option is D
Ventricles of heart

Chordae tendinae are the strands of cardiac muscle fibres attached to the ventricular walls and the flaps of the AV valves. They regulate the closure of AV valves and ensure there is no backflow of blood into the atrium during ventricular systole.

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Chordae tendinae are found in ___.

The correct option is D Ventricles of heart Chordae tendinae are the strands of cardiac muscle fibres attached to the ventricular walls and the flaps of the AV valves. They regulate the closure of AV valves and ensure there is no backflow of blood into the atrium during ventricular systole.

The correct option is D
Ventricles of heart

Chordae tendinae are the strands of cardiac muscle fibres attached to the ventricular walls and the flaps of the AV valves. They regulate the closure of AV valves and ensure there is no backflow of blood into the atrium during ventricular systole.