The cusps of valves are anchored by cordlike structures called ________ _________ to bumps of cardiac muscle called papillary muscles. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


chordae tendineae
The cusps of valves are anchored to cardiac muscle by chordae tendineae.

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