Threadlike structures of the endocardium that prevent prolapse of the atrioventricular valves.
A) fossa ovalis
B) pectinate muscles
C) trabeculae carneae
D) ligamentum arteriosum
E) chordae tendineae

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The chordae tendineae are threadlike structures that connect the papillary muscles to the atrioventricular valves (tricuspid and mitral valves) and prevent their prolapse during ventricular contraction.

Threadlike Structures of the Endocardium That Prevent Prolapse of the Atrioventricular