The "heartstrings" are
A) cusps of the atrioventricular valves.
B) chordae tendineae.
C) trabeculae carneae.
D) papillary muscles.

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The "heartstrings" refer to the chordae tendineae, which are thin, fibrous cords that connect the papillary muscles to the cusps of the atrioventricular valves in the heart. They resemble strings or cords, hence the name "heartstrings". The other options (A, C, and D) refer to various structures within the heart, but do not specifically pertain to the chordae tendineae.

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