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Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
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The image depicts a detailed anatomical model of a human heart, highlighting various parts with labeled arrows for educational purposes. **Labels and Features:** - **A:** Points to the walls of the left atrium. - **B:** Indicates the chordae tendineae, also known as heartstrings, which are tendinous structures that anchor the heart valves. - **C:** Directs to the ventricle, likely the left due to its proximity to the thick muscular wall. - **D:** Marks one of the valves, potentially the mitral or bicuspid valve, situated between the left atrium and ventricle. - **E:** Refers to a papillary muscle which works in conjunction with the chordae tendineae to prevent valve prolapse. **Educational Note:** The chordae tendineae and papillary muscles play a crucial role in heart function by ensuring that the valves close properly during the contraction of the heart, preventing the backflow of blood. Understanding these structures is vital to comprehending how blood circulates efficiently within the human body.
Transcribed Image Text:The image depicts a detailed anatomical model of a human heart, highlighting various parts with labeled arrows for educational purposes. **Labels and Features:** - **A:** Points to the walls of the left atrium. - **B:** Indicates the chordae tendineae, also known as heartstrings, which are tendinous structures that anchor the heart valves. - **C:** Directs to the ventricle, likely the left due to its proximity to the thick muscular wall. - **D:** Marks one of the valves, potentially the mitral or bicuspid valve, situated between the left atrium and ventricle. - **E:** Refers to a papillary muscle which works in conjunction with the chordae tendineae to prevent valve prolapse. **Educational Note:** The chordae tendineae and papillary muscles play a crucial role in heart function by ensuring that the valves close properly during the contraction of the heart, preventing the backflow of blood. Understanding these structures is vital to comprehending how blood circulates efficiently within the human body.
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