The atrio-ventricular valves of the heart is prevented from turning inside out by tough strands of connective tissue is called as

Tendinous cords

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Tricuspid

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Pocket valve

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Mitral valve

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Solution

The correct option is A Tendinous cords
Valves are connected to the papillary muscles by the chordae tendineae. It is tendinous in origin and provides structure and support to the leaflets of the heart valve.
So, the correct answer is option A.

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