The connective tissue fibers of the myocardium
A)add strength and prevent overexpansion of the heart.
B)help distribute the forces of contraction.
C)provide elasticity to help return the heart to its normal size.
D)provide physical support for cardiac muscle.
E)All of the answers are correct.

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The connective tissue fibers of the myocardium serve all of the purposes listed, providing strength and preventing overexpansion, distributing forces of contraction, providing elasticity to help the heart return to its normal size, and providing physical support for cardiac muscle. Therefore, all answer choices are correct.

The Connective Tissue Fibers of the Myocardium