Papillary muscle


Papillary muscle


There are ——— papillary muscles in the heart originating from the ventricular walls.

  • [A] 3
  • [B] 4
  • [C] 5
  • [D] 6



Three of these papillary muscle – attached to the tricuspid valve


  • – Anterior
  • – Posterior
  • – Septal

Mitral valve Papillary muscle – 2 are attached to the mitral valve


  • – Anterolateral
  • – Posteromedial

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