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Why does ventricular outlet valves not require chordae tendineae?

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Dr. Kathy Robinson answered

Different structure: The aortic and pulmonic valves are the ventricular outlet valves. Their shape is different form the ventricular inlet valves. The are a more solid structure with 3 leaflets that close after systole. If you look at google images of the aortic valve and the mitral valve you can see the difference.

Answered 8/20/2016

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A member asked:

Why does ventricular outlet valves not require chordae tendineae?

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Dr. Kathy Robinson answered

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