The opening between each atrium and its ventricle is guarded by the ________, which connects the ventricular side to collagenous tendons, called ________. ________ muscles provide stability for these tendons.

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


atrioventricular valve, chordae tendineae; Papillary

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