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ABSTRACT:
SUBMITTER: Ker J
PROVIDER: S-EPMC2941135 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Jul
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Left ventricular false tendons are thin, fibromuscular structures which traverse the left ventricular cavity. They are thought to be intracavitary radiations of the bundle of His. Usually these tendons span between the interventricular septum and the lateral wall or a papillary muscle. They have been known to be a source of innocent and musical murmurs.In this case report a peculiar left ventricular false tendon is shown-one extending between the two papillary muscles, giving the appearance of a ...[more]