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1
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Define homeostasis

A

state of equilibrium that is maintained in the body’s internal environment to support and sustain life

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Define anatomical terminology

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used to describe the human body

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The term anatomy is created from

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2 Greek words: ana meaning “apart” and tome meaning “to cut”

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Atoms combine to make

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molecules

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Molecules combine to make

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cells

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Define cell

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basic building block of the human body

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Cells combine to form

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tissues

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Tissues combine to form

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organs

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Organs combine to form

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different systems of the body

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The body has how many tissue types

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4, epithelial, connective, muscle and nervous

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Define tissue

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grouping of similar cells that work together to perform a specialized function

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Define epithelial tissue

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  • forms the outer surfaces of the body and lines body cavities as well as tubes that lead to the exterior of the body
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What are the functions of epithelial tissue?

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protection, sensation, secretion, absorption, excretion, diffusion of gases, liquids & nutrients

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How does epithelial tissue protect the skin?

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via the skin forming a physical barrier over underlying tissue

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Where does epithelial tissue form cells?

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skin, eyes, ear, nose and tongue

to help the body interpret sensory stimuli

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What does epithelial tissue secrete?

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hormones, enzymes and lubricating fluids from various glands

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What are the functions of connective tissue?

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builds the support for the body’s organs and muscle sheaths

connects muscles to bones and bones to joints

most abundant tissue in the body

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How many muscle tissues are there?

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3: skeletal, smooth and cardiac

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What are the functions of skeletal tissue?

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for movement and posture

voluntarily controlled

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Where is smooth muscle found?

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esophagus, stomach, intestine and bladder

involuntary muscle, controlled by autonomic nervous system

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Define cardiac muscle

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found in the heart

involuntary muscle, controlled by autonomic nervous system

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What are the functions of nervous tissue?

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to communicate through out the body

are excitable & can conduct electricity

coordinate and control the functions of the body

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What are organs?

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structures in the body that perform specific purposes

EX: heart, liver, kidneys, brain, skin

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What are Systems?

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groups of different organs functioning together for a common purpose

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Define anatomical position

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the position in which the body is standing upright, head facing forward and arms extended by the side of the body with palms oriented to the front

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What are body planes?

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body is divided into imaginary sections

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Define sagittal plane

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vertically into right & left sections

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Define midsagittal plane

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equal left & right halves at midline

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Define transverse or horizontal plane

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superior and inferior sections

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Define coronal or frontal plan

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anterior & posterior sections

at the right angle to the midsagittal plane

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Define directional terms

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describe the location of a body part in relation to another body part

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32
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Define superior

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above

in an upward direction

toward the head

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33
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Define inferior

Combining Form: infer/o

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below

in a downward direction

more toward the feet

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34
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Define anterior

Combining Form: anter/o

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in front of

before

the front side of the body

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Define posterior

Combining Form: poster/o

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toward the back

the backside of the body

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Define cephalic

Combining Form: cephal/o

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pertaining to the head

superior in the position

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37
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Define caudal

Combining Form: caud/o

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pertaining to the tail

inferior in the position

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38
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Define Medial

Combining Form: Medi/o

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nearest to the midline or middle

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Define lateral

Combining Form: Later/o

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to the side

away from the middle

40
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Define proximal

Combining Form: Proxim/o

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nearest to the point of attachment

near from the point of origin

41
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Define distal

Combining Form: Dist/o

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away from the point of attachment

far from the point of origin

42
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Define deep

A

further below the surface

43
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Define superficial

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nearer the surface

44
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Abdomin/o + al

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pertaining to the abdomen

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Ante + cubit/o + al

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pertaining to the front of the elbow

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Axillary

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underarm area

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Brachi/o + al

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pertaining to the arm

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Cervic/o + al

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pertaining to the neck

49
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Crani/o + al

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pertaining to the skull

50
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Femor/o + al

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pertaining to the femur/thigh

51
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Genit/o + al

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pertaining to the genitals

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Glute/o + al

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pertaining to the buttocks

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Inguin/o + al

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pertaining to the groin

54
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Lower extremity

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the entire leg

55
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Nas/o + al

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pertaining to the nose

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Orbit/o + al

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pertaining to the eye socket

57
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Or/o + al

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pertaining to the mouth

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Ot/o + ic

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pertaining to the ear

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Palmar

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the palm of the hand

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Patell/o + ar

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pertaining to the kneecap

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Pelv/o + ic

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pertaining to the pelvis

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Plantar

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the sole of the foot

63
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Popiteal

A

the area behind the knee

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Scapula/o + ar

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pertaining to the shoulder blade

65
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Stern/o + al

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pertaining to the sternum

66
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Thorac/o + ic

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pertaining to the chest/lungs

67
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Trunk

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the torso

does not include arms or legs

68
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Umbilical

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the region around the naval

69
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Upper extremity

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the entire arm

70
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Vertebr/o + al

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pertaining to the spine

71
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Define Cavities

A

hollow spaces that contain organs

enclosed with membranes that are specific to the cavities that they cover

72
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Define cranial cavity

A

contains the brain

protected by a membrane sac called the meninges

protected by the skull

73
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Define spinal cavity

A

contains spinal cord

protected by the cervical, thoracic & lumbar vertebrae

covered by the meninges

74
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Define thoracic cavity

A

contains heart, lungs, esophagus, trachea, aorta, & thymus gland

protected by the ribs & separated from the abdominopelvic cavity by the diaphragm

75
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What can the thoracic cavity be divided into?

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mediastinum & pleural cavities

76
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Define mediastinum

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in the central region of the thoracic cavity

contains the heart, trachea, esophagus, aorta & thymus gland

77
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Define pleural cavities

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located lateral to the mediastinum on either side

each one contains a lung and covered by a membrane called pleura

78
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Define abdominopelvic cavity

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divided into the superior section of the abdominal cavity & inferior section of pelvic cavity

covered by a membrane called peritoneum

79
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Right hypochondriac

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right lateral side of upper row under the ribs that connect to the sternum via cartilage

80
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Epigastric

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middle area of upper row above the stomach

81
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Left hypochondriac

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left lateral side of upper row

82
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Right lumbar

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right lateral side of middle row, near the waist

83
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Umbilical

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middle area of middle row containing the umbilicus

84
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Left lumbar

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left lateral side of middle row

85
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Right iliac

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right lateral side of lower row near the groin

86
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Hypogastric

A

middle area of lower row

87
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Left iliac

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left lateral side of lower row

88
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What organs are in RUQ

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majority of the liver, the right kidney, a portion of the large intestine, a small portion of the pancreas, gallbladder, and a section of the small intestine

89
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What organs are in RLQ

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large intestine and small intestine, the right ureter, appendix, and in females, the right ovary and the right fallopian tube

90
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What organs are in LUQ

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small portion of the liver, spleen, left kidney, stomach, the majority of the pancreas, and portions of the small and large intestines

91
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What organs are in LLQ

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portions of the small and large intestines, left ureter, and in females, the left ovary and left uterine tube

92
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Define Prone

A

body positioned horizontally, face down & back oriented superiorly

93
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Define Supine

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body positioned horizontally, face up & back oriented inferiorly

94
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Define Lithotomy position

A

supine position in which buttocks are at the end of the exam table, hips & knees flexed & feet supported by stirrups

used in gyno exams & surgeries

95
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Define Fowler position

A

known as semi-recumbent position

supine position

HOB elevated 45 degrees

BIOD-103 Medical Terminology (14 decks)

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