Papillary muscles: options: assist the opening of closure of the semi-lunar valves. are a type of smooth muscle. upon contraction, pull on the chordae tendinae holding the AV valve leaflets closed. are smooth muscle extensions of the walls of the ventricles. prevent the AV valve leaflets bulging too far into the aorta during ventricular systole.

Papillary muscles are small, cone-shaped muscles located in the ventricles of the heart. They play a…

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Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

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Papillary muscles:

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	assist the opening of closure of the semi-lunar valves.
	are a type of smooth muscle.
	upon contraction, pull on the chordae tendinae holding the AV valve leaflets closed.
	are smooth muscle extensions of the walls of the ventricles.
	prevent the AV valve leaflets bulging too far into the aorta during ventricular systole.

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