Which structures pull on the tendinous cords (chordae tendinae) and hold them taut during ventricular contraction?

A. Pectinate muscles
B. Trabeculae carneae
C. Fibers in the bundle of His
D. Coronary ropes
E. Papillary muscles


E. Papillary muscles

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