The chordae tendineae and papillary muscles have an important role in the normal function of the

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The chordae tendineae and papillary muscles are located in the ventricles of the heart and are attached to the atrioventricular valves (the tricuspid and mitral valves). They prevent the valves from prolapsing (inverting into the atria) during ventricular contraction and help to maintain proper blood flow through the heart. Therefore, the correct answer is B, atrioventricular valves.

The Chordae Tendineae and Papillary Muscles Have an Important Role