The papillary muscles attach to the cusps of the atrioventricular valves by means of the
A)pectinate muscles.
B)trabeculae carneae.
C)conus arteriosus.
D)chordae tendineae.
E)tricuspid valve.

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The chordae tendineae are fibrous cords that attach the cusps of the atrioventricular valves to the papillary muscles in the ventricles. This connection prevents the valves from prolapsing into the atria during ventricular contraction.

The Papillary Muscles Attach to the Cusps of the Atrioventricular