Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Papillary Muscle.
Papillary Muscle - as a noun
Any of several muscles associated with the atrioventricular valves
Example: "The papillary muscles contract during systole to prevent regurgitation of blood into the atria"
Example Sentences
"The papillary muscle is responsible for preventing the prolapse of the mitral valve."
"During the cardiac cycle, the papillary muscles contract to maintain tension on the chordae tendineae."
"Sometimes, dysfunction of the papillary muscles can lead to mitral valve regurgitation."
"The contraction of the papillary muscle helps keep the atrioventricular valves closed."
"A rupture of the papillary muscle can cause severe mitral valve insufficiency."
