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Question
The free edges of cuspid valves are attached to the papillary muscles of the heart by fibres are called ______.
Options
chordae tendinae
columnae carneae
connecting fibres
autorhythmic fibres
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Solution
The free edges of cuspid valves are attached to the papillary muscles of the heart by fibres are called chordae tendinae.
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