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The atrio-ventricular valves of the hear...

The atrio-ventricular valves of the heart is prevented from turning inside out by tough strands of connective tissue is called as

A

Tendinous cords

B

Tricuspid

C

Pocket valve

D

Mitral valve

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B
The chordae tendinae (Tendinous chords) collectively known as the heart strings are cord like tendons that connect the papillary muscles to the tricuspid valve and the mitral valve of the heart chordae tendinae are approximately 80% collagen while the remaining 20% is made up of elastin and endothelial cells.
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