The chordae tendinae are tiny tendons that connect the valves of the heart to the papillary muscle. They appear as small white strings and are sometimes referred to as the “heart strings.” In the photo below the right ventricle has been cut and the chordae shown are attached to the tricuspid valve which lies between the right atrium and the right ventricle.
Chordae Tendinae
March 11, 2017
Anatomy