Multiple choice

Chordae tendinae are found in

  1. joints of legs

  2. atria of heart

  3. ventricles of brain

  4. ventricles of heart
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Chordae tendinae are fibrous cords located in the ventricles of the heart, connecting the atrioventricular valves (tricuspid and mitral) to the papillary muscles. They prevent valve inversion during ventricular contraction. Options A, B, and C are incorrect - chordae tendinae are specific to heart ventricles, not joints, atria, or brain.

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