Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function, 7th Edition

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ISBN 10: 0073403717
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Chapter 19 - Section 19.2 - Figure 19.7 - Internal Anatomy of the Heart - Page 715: 1

Answer

Trabeculae carneae

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The atrial pectinate muscles more nearly resemble the trabeculae carneae. Both of these muscles exhibit internal ridges that may serve to keep the walls from clinging to each other during contraction.
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