False chordae tendineae of left ventricle

Chordae tendineae spuriae ventriculi sinistri

Definition

Antoine Micheau

False chordae tendineae of the left ventricle are fibromuscular or chord-like structures that traverse the cavity of the left ventricle, attaching to the ventricular septum, papillary muscles but do not attach to the mitral valve leaflets. This distinguishes them from true chordae tendineae, which connect the papillary muscles to the mitral valve and are essential for valve function.

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