Mechanics and Microstructure of the Atrioventricular Heart Valve Chordae Tendineae: A Review
The atrioventricular heart valves (AHVs) are responsible for directing unidirectional blood flow through the heart by properly opening and closing the valve leaflets, which are supported in their function by the chordae tendineae and the papillary muscles. Specifically, the chordae tendineae are cri...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-03-01
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| Series: | Bioengineering |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2306-5354/7/1/25 |