Which of the following is the function of the chordae tendineae?

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The chordae tendineae, also known as heart strings, are tendinous cords that anchor the atrioventricular (AV) valves (mitral and tricuspid valves) to the papillary muscles on the floor of the ventricles. Their primary function is to prevent the AV valve flaps from inverting or everting into the atria when the ventricles contract, ensuring that blood flows in the correct direction from the atria to the ventricles and then on to the lungs or the rest of the body, rather than back into the atria.

Which of the Following Is the Function of the Chordae