Asked by Miles Stewart on Jun 13, 2024
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Which of the following terms is mismatched with its description?
A) Endocardium - covers the inner surfaces of the heart
B) Myocardium - cardiac muscle
C) Trabeculae carneae - found on the interior walls of ventricles
D) Pectinate muscles - muscles that close valves
E) Chordae tendineae - connective tissue strings that connect to cusps of valves
Trabeculae Carneae
Muscular ridges and columns found inside the ventricles of the heart, which help strengthen and support its walls.
Pectinate Muscles
Internal ridges of myocardial tissue in the atria of the heart, particularly pronounced in the right atrium.
Chordae Tendineae
Tendinous strands running from the papillary muscles to the atrioventricular valves.
- Illustrate the heart's anatomical architecture, emphasizing its chambers, valves, and related vessels.
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JG
Joslynn GarciaJun 18, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Pectinate muscles are actually muscular ridges in the atria of the heart, not muscles that close valves.
Learning Objectives
- Illustrate the heart's anatomical architecture, emphasizing its chambers, valves, and related vessels.