Translations:Mitralklappe/2/en
Version vom 24. Juli 2019, 17:28 Uhr von Ischler (Diskussion | Beiträge)
The flap consists of 2 leaflets (or cusps), the front and the rear leaflet. These are attached by tendon threads (Chordae tendineae) to the two papillary muscles in the chamber. The contraction of the papillary muscles tensions the leaflets in the systole, preventing the leaflets from penetrating the atria.