papillary muscle (Meaning)
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papillary muscle (n)
any of several muscles associated with the atrioventricular valves
Synonyms & Antonyms of papillary muscle
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papillary muscle Sentence Examples
- The papillary muscle is a small conical projection of cardiac muscle found in the ventricles of the heart.
- Papillary muscles arise from the inner surface of the ventricles and insert onto the chordae tendineae, which connect to the cusps of the heart valves.
- The contraction of the papillary muscles during systole prevents the valves from being forced backward into the atria.
- There are two papillary muscles in the right ventricle and two or three in the left ventricle.
- Dysfunction of the papillary muscles can lead to valvular regurgitation, a condition in which blood flows backward through the heart valves.
- Papillary muscles are supplied by branches of the coronary arteries.
- In cases of myocardial infarction, damage to the papillary muscles can result in severe valvular regurgitation.
- The papillary muscles are innervated by the autonomic nervous system.
- Echocardiography can be used to assess the structure and function of the papillary muscles.
- Surgical intervention may be necessary to repair or replace damaged papillary muscles in severe cases.
FAQs About the word papillary muscle
any of several muscles associated with the atrioventricular valves
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The papillary muscle is a small conical projection of cardiac muscle found in the ventricles of the heart.
Papillary muscles arise from the inner surface of the ventricles and insert onto the chordae tendineae, which connect to the cusps of the heart valves.
The contraction of the papillary muscles during systole prevents the valves from being forced backward into the atria.
There are two papillary muscles in the right ventricle and two or three in the left ventricle.
