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Fibrous Skeleton

Fibrous Skeleton
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Description: The fibrous skeleton of the heart:
Forms the foundation for which the heart valves attach
Serves as a point of insertion for cardiac muscle bundles
Prevents overstretching of the heart valves
Acts as an electrical insulator

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