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The skeletal system part II Flashcards

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Axial Skeleton

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Skull, Hyoid, Vertebral Column, Thorax

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Appendicular skeleton

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Pectoral (shoulder) girdles, Upper limbs, Pubic Girdle, Lower Limbs

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Neurocranium

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portion of the skull that has direct contact with the brain

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Viscerocranium

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Facial bones, do not have direct contact with the brain

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Frontal bone

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Forms the forehead

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Parietal bones

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Form the sides and roof of the cranial cavity

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Temporal bones

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Form the lateral aspects and floor of the cranium

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Occipital Bone

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Forms the posterior part and most of the base of the cranium

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Sphenoid Bone

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Lies at the middle part of the base of the skull

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Ethmoid Bone

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Located on the midline in the anterior part of the cranial floor medial to the orbits.
Supports nasal cavity

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Conchae

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thin projections in the ethmoid bone lined by mucus membranes

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Nasal Bones

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Form bridge of nose

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Vomer

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Forms inferior portion of nasal septum

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Maxillae

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Forms the upper jawbone
Forms most of the hard palate
separates nasal cavity from the oral cavity

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Mandible

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Forms lower jaw
Ramus articulates with the skull
Body houses the teeth

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Zygomatic bones

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Form the prominence of the face cheeks

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Lacrimal Bones

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Forms a part of the medial wall of each orbit

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Palatine Bones

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Bone that forms the posterior portion of the hard palate

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Inferior Nasal Conchae

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Bone that forms a part of the inferior lateral wall of the nasal cavity

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Functions of the vertebral column

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Protects the spinal chord
supports head
serve as a point of attachment for ribs, pelvic girdle, and muscles

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Why is the vertebral column curved?

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Curves increase column strength
Distribute center of gravity, decreasing shock
Helps maintain balance
Protects from fractures

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How many cervical vertebra are there?

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7 (amount of vertebra of one of the sections)

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How many thoracic vertebra are there

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12 (amount of vertebra of one of the sections)

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How many lumbar vertebra are there?

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5 (amount of vertebra of one of the sections)

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Sacrum

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Vertebral section that consists of 5 fused sacral vertebrae

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Coccyx

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Vertebral section that consists of four fused coccygeal vertebrae

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What curvature do infants have in their vertebral column?

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a single C curve

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What vertebral curvature do adults have

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a double S curve

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Scoliosis

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Twisting of the vertebral column

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Kyphosis

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hunchback, top of spine is curved forward more than usual
common with age

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Lordosis

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also known as swayback
Bottom curvature is exaggerated
common with pregnancy and gymnasts

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Function of Intervertebral discs

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Form strong joints
permit movements of the vertebral column
absorb vertical shock

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What do Vertebrae consist of

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A body: this bears weight
A vertebral arch: this surrounds the spinal chord
Several processes: these are points of attachment for muscles

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Cervical Region

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Vertebrae C1-C7
atlas is C1 and axis is C2
[Vertibrae Prominens C7 forme the landmark at the back of the neck
Transverse foramen (holes in vertebrae) for arteries and veins carrying brain blood supply

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What is the name for the C1 vertebrae

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Atlas

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What is the name for the C2 vertebra

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Axis

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What is the name of the C7 vertebra and what does it form

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Vertebra prominens and it forms a landmark at the back of the neck

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Thoracic Region

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Thoracic Vertebra T1-T12
These vertebra articulate with Ribs

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How many Cervical Vertebra are there

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7
C1-C7

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How many thoracic vertebra are there?

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12
T1-T12

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Lumbar Region (Vertebrae)

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vertebra (L1-L5)
Provide attachment for large back muscles
Superior articular facets face medially and restrict rotational movement

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How many Lumbar vertebrae are there?

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5
L1-L5

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Sacrum

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Located above coccyx and inferior to lumbar vertebrae
Consists of 5 fused vertebra S1-S5
Fusion begins at 16 and finishes around 26

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Coccyx

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Formed by fusion of four coccygeal vertebrae
fusion begins by 20 and ends by 30
Forms basis of what would be a tail bone, mostly vestigal

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How is the Thoracic cage formed

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Sternum
Ribs
Costal cartilages
Thoracic Vertebrae

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What is the function of the thoracic cage

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Function: Enclose and protect the organs on the thoracic and abdominal cavities
Provide support for the bones of the upper limbs
Play a role in breathing

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Sternum: Constitution and Location

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Located in the center of the thoracic wall, articulates with true ribs
Consists of the manubrium, body, and xiphoid process

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Ribs: How many and Function

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Number and function: 12 pairs and give structural support to sides of the thoracic cavity

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Costal cartilages: function

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function: contribute to the elasticity of the thoracic cage

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Appendicular skeleton: Function, Constitution

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Function: Movement
Constitution: bones of the upper and lower limbs, and includes girdles that attach limbs to the axial skeleton

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What makes up the pectoral girdle

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Clavicle and Scapula make up this

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Clavicle: Shape and articulations

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S shape
Articulates with Acrominal region and sternum (acromioclavicular joint and sternoclavicular joint)

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Sacpula: Shape

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Triangular in shape
Also called shoulder blade

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Bone of the brachial region

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1 Humerous

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Two bones of the antebrachial region

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1 ulna
1 radius

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8 bones of the Carpus region

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8 carpals

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19 bones of the Manus (digital region hand)

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5 metacarpals
14 phalanges

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Humerus: articulations of acrominal end and elbow end

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Ball shaped proximal end articulates with the glenoid cavity of the scapula
Distal end articulates at elbow with the radius and the ulna

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Ulna

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Longer of the two forearm bones
Olecranon, Coronoid process, Trochlear notch, styloid process
OCTS

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Olecranon

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Prominant proximal end of the Ulna, tip of the elbow

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Coronoid Process

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Anterior lip of the proximal ulna

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Trochlear notch

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Deep fossa that receives the trochlea of the humerus during elbow flexion

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Styloid process

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Cylindrical projection on the posterior side of the ulna’s head (distal end)

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Radius

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Smaller forearm bone
Head articulates with the Distal end of the Humerous
Radial Tuberosity
Styloid process

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Radial Tuberosity

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Medial and Inferior to the neck Attachment site for biceps brachii muscle (Radius)

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Styloid process

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Large distal projection on the lateral side of the radius

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Skeleton of the hand: 3 sections

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Carpal Bones 8
Metacarpal Bones 5
Phalanges 14

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Pelvic Girdle (Hip): Composition in Adults

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Consists of three bones
Two coxal bones
Sacrum

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Composition of the Coxals

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What do these compose
Illium: Largest superior portion
Ischium: Inferior posterior position, tuberosity of Ischium is the point you sit on
Pelvis: Inferior anterior portion

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Male vs Female Pelvic Girdle

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Male: heavier and thicker due to forces exerted by stronger muscles
Female: Wider and shallower adapted for pregnancy and childbirth

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Skeleton of the leg regions 3 (30 bones)

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Femoral
Crural
Tarsal/Pedal

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Femoral region bones 2

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1 Femur
1 Patella

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Crural region bones 2

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1 Tibia
1 Fibula

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Tarsal or Pedal bones 26

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7 tarsals
5 metatarsals
14 phalanges

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Skeleton of the thigh 2 bones

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Femur and Patella

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Femur articulations

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Longest, heaviest and strongest bone
Proximal end articulates with acetabulum of the coxal forming hip joint
Distal end articulates with the condyles of the tibia, forming the knee joint

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Patella

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Largest sesamoid bone (small independent bone)

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Tibia or Shin bone: Function and Articulations

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Weight bearing bone
Articulates distally with the talus and fubula
Tibial Tuberosity
Medial Malleolus

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Tibial Tuberosity

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Attachment site for the patellar ligament

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Medial Malleolus

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Medial surface of distal end (ankle joint) of the Tibia

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Fibula: Function and articulations

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Smaller non-weight bearing bone
head forms the proximal tibiofibular joint
Lateral Malleolus

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Lateral Malleolus

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Distal end, articulates with the tibia and the talus at the ankle and provides stability

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Skeleton of the foot 4 regions

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Talus
Calcaneus
Navicular
Distal tarsals

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Talus articulations

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Forms ankle joint with tibia and fibula

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Calcaneus articulations and composition

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composes the heel
Attachment for calcaneal tendon

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Navicular articulation

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articulates with talus and calcaneus

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Distal tarsals

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Medial, Intermediate, and lateral cuneiforms; cuboid

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