What is Chondrae tendineae ? What is its structure and function?

Chordae tendineae are chord like tendons that connect papillary muscles to the tricuspid valve and mitral valve. They are made up of collagen, elastin and endothelial cells. The main function of chordae tendineae is to hold the valves in correct positions. 

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What is Chondrae tendineae ? What is its structure and function?

Chondrae tendineae is a rope like structure and it prevents the bicuspid and tricuspid valve from turning back into atria during contraction of ventricles.

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