The Skeleton of the Heart Consists Of

Question

The skeleton of the heart consists of
A)a reticular connective tissue within the myocardium.
B)a bone in the interatrial septum.
C)a bone in the interventricular septum.
D)dense bands of tough,elastic connective tissue.
E)fibrous connective tissue in the auricle of the atrium.

Accepted Answer

The dense bands of tough, elastic connective tissue are known as the fibrous skeleton of the heart. This fibrous skeleton acts as a framework for the attachment of the heart valves and separates the atria from the ventricles.