Definition of Chordae. Meaning of Chordae. Synonyms of Chordae

- The chordae tendineae (sg.: chorda tendinea) or tendinous cords, colloquially known as the heart strings, are inelastic cords of fibrous connective tissue...
- prevented from prolapsing into the left atrium by the action of chordae tendineae. The chordae tendineae are inelastic tendons attached at one end to papillary...
- atrioventricular valves (also known as the mitral and tricuspid valves) via the chordae tendineae and contract to prevent inversion or prolapse of these valves...
- anc****d to the walls of the ventricles by chordae tendineae, which prevent them from inverting. The chordae tendineae are attached to papillary muscles...
- "iter chordæ posterius", the petrotympanic fissure, and the "iter chordæ anterius". The iter chordæ posterius (apertura tympanica canaliculi chordæ) is...
- left ventricle and prevent them from prolapsing into the left atrium. The chordae tendineae is also present and connects the valve leaflets to the papillary...
- tricuspid and mitral valves via chordae tendineae (heart strings). When the papillary muscles contract, the chordae tendineae become tense and thereby...
- trabeculae carneae condense to form the myocardium, papillary muscles, chordae tendineae, and septum. There are two kinds: Some are attached along their...
- area and elongation of the chordae tendineae. Elongation of the chordae tendineae often causes rupture, commonly to the chordae attached to the posterior...
- tension on the chordae tendineae is slight. As the heart chambers contract, so do the papillary muscles. This creates tension on the chordae tendineae, helping...