papillary muscle of heart

musculus papillaris

One of the group of myocardial bundles which terminate in the chordae tendineae that attach to the cusps of the atrioventricular valves; each ventricle has an anterior and a posterior papillary muscle; the right ventricle sometimes has a septal papillary muscle.

Type Muscle
Parent Structure organ part
Latin Name musculus papillaris
FMA ID 12154

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the papillary muscle of heart?
One of the group of myocardial bundles which terminate in the chordae tendineae that attach to the cusps of the atrioventricular valves; each ventricle has an anterior and a posterior papillary muscle; the right ventricle sometimes has a septal papillary muscle.
What is the Latin name for the papillary muscle of heart?
The Latin name for the papillary muscle of heart is musculus papillaris.

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