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Topic on a page - structure and functions of the musculoskeletal system Flashcards

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bones of the skeleton

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cranium
clavicle
sternum
vertebrae
ribs
humerus
scapula
radius
ulna
pelvis
femur
patella
fibula
tibia
talus

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what are the functions of the skeleton

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  • protection of vital organs
  • structural shape and muscle attachment
  • formation of joints for movement
  • blood cell production
  • store of minerals
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example of protection of vital organs

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cranium protects the brain when heading a ball in football

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what is structural shape and muscle contraction

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your skeleton provides support by providing a structural shape for muscles and tissues to attach

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what is formation of joints for movement

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bones provide anchors for muscles to attach. tendons attach muscles to bones. muscles pull on bones to create movement

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what is blood cell protection

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red blood cells carry oxygen. white blood cells fight infection. platelets clot blood

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what is store of minerals

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calcium and phosphorus is stored in the bones to keep them strong

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what are long bones

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they enable gross movements (by working as levers) - they are longer than they are wide

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examples of long bones

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humerus
ulna
radius
femur
fibula
tibia

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what are short bones

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allow fine and controlled movements - as wide as they are long

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examples of short bones

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tarsals
carpals

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what are flat bones

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protect organs or offer a broad surface for muscles to attach to

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examples of flat bones

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cranium
sternum
ribs
scapula
pelvis

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what are the two types of freely movable joints

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hinge joint
ball and socket joint

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what is a hinge joint

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found at the elbow, knee and ankle, allows flexion and extension

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what is a ball and socket joint

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found at the hip and shoulder, allows flexion,extension, abduction, adduction,rotation and circumduction

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what is flexion

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decreasing the angle of two or more bones that form a joint - bending movement

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what is extension

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increasing the angle of two or more bones that form a joint - straightening movement

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what is abduction

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the movement of limbs away from the midline of the body

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what is adduction

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the movement of limbs towards the midline of the body

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what is plantar flexion

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movement at the ankle where toes are pointed downwards

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what is dorsiflexion

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movement at the ankle where the toes are pulled upwards towards the knee

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what is rotation

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turning a limb along its axis

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what is circumduction

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movement of a limb around a joint in a circular motion

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what bones form the elbow joint

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humerus, ulna, radius

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what type of joint is the elbow

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hinge

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what bones form the knee joint

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femur
tibia
fibula

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what type of joint is the knee

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hinge

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what bones form the hip joint

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pelvis
femur

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what type of joint is the hip

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ball and socket

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what bones form the ankle joint

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tibia
talus
fibula

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what type of joint is the ankle

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hinge

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what is synovial fluid

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lubricates and reduces friction of the joint it supplies nutrients and removes waste products

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what is the synovial membrane

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contains and releases synovial fluid

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what is articular cartilage

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prevents bones from rubbing and acts as a shock absorber

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what is a joint capsule

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surrounds the synovial joint it protects and stabilises the joint

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what is a ligament

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joins bone to bone, helps stabilise the joint

38
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what is bursae

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fluid filled sacs that provides a cushion between the tendons and bones reducing friction

39
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name voluntary muscles in the body

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pectorialis major
deltoid
rotator cuff
latissimus dorsi
bicep
tricep
abdominals
hip flexors
gluteus maximus
quadriceps
hamstrings
tibialis anterior
gastrocnemius

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where is the deltoid located

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muscle on top of the upper arm and top of the shoulder

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what is the function of the deltoid

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move the upper arm (shoulder) in all directions

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sporting example using the deltoid

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serve in tennis
front crawl
cricket bowling

43
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where is the latissimus dorsi located

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back muscle from the lower spine to the upper arm

44
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what is the function of the latissimus dorsi

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adducts and extends the arm at the shoulder

45
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sporting example using the latissimus dorsi

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butterfly stroke
pull ups
rowing stroke

46
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where is the rotator cuff located

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on the scapula in the shoulder

47
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what is the function of the rotator cuff

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rotation of the shoulder

48
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sporting example using the rotator cuff

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bowling in cricket
swimming front crawl

49
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where is the pectorialis major located

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muscle covering the chest

50
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what is the function of the pectorialis major

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adducts the arm at the shoulder

51
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sporting example using the pectorialis major

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forehand shot
hand off in rugby
boxing hook

52
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where are the abdominals located

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side of the abdomen

53
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what is the function of the abdominals

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pulls the chest downwards
flexion of the spinal column

54
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sporting example using the abdominals

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crunches
sit ups

55
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where is the bicep located

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front of the upper arm

56
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what is the function of the bicep

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elbow flexion - bending

57
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sporting example using the bicep

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boxing uppercut
preparing to throw a javelin

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where is the tricep located

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back of upper arm

59
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what is the function of the tricep

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elbow extension - straightening

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where is the gluteus maximus located

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forms the buttocks

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what is the function of the gluteus maximus

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adducts and extends the hips pulling the legs backwards

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sporting example using the gluteus maximus

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pull the legs back before kicking a ball

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where are the hip flexors located

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front of the hip

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what is the function of the hip flexors

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flexes the hip, moves the hip upwards

65
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sporting example using the hip flexors

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lifting the knees when sprinting

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where are the quadriceps located

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front of upper leg

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what is the function of the quadriceps

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knee extension - straightening

68
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sporting example using the quadriceps

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kicking a ball
jumping upwards on a lay-up shot

69
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where are the hamstrings located

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back of upper leg

70
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what is the function of the hamstrings

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knee flexion - bending

71
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where is the gastrocnemius located

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calf muscle, attached by the achilles tendon

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what is the function of the gastrocnemius

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plantar flexion - point the toes

73
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sporting example using the gastrocnemius

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running
diving
gymnastics

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where is the tibialis anterior located

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muscle that runs down the shin

75
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what is the function of the tibialis anterior

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dorsi flexion - pulls the toes upwards

76
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sporting example using the tibialis anterior

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ski jumping
hurdling

77
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what is an antagonistic pair

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pairs of muscles that work against each other

78
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what is an antagonistic muscle action

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as one muscle contracts, the second relaxes

79
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give examples of antagonistic pairs

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biceps and triceps
quadriceps and hamstrings
hip flexors and gluteus maximus
gastrocnemius and tibialis anterior

80
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name the agonist and antagonist in the upward phase of a bicep curl

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when we bend the elbow - flexion- the biceps contract and the triceps relax
agonist = biceps
antagonist = triceps

81
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name the agonist and antagonist when straightening the arm to punch

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when we straighten the elbow (extension) the triceps contract and the biceps relax
agonist = triceps
antagonist = biceps

82
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what is an isometric contraction

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muscle action / contraction where the muscle stays the same length so does not cause movement

83
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give an example of an isometric contraction

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holding a balance:
plank

84
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what is an isotonic contraction

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muscle action / contraction where the muscle changes length which causes movement

85
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give an example of an isotonic contraction

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running and jumping

86
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are concentric and eccentric contractions isometric or isotonic

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both isotonic contractions

87
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what is a concentric contraction

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isotonic contraction where the muscle shortens (upward phase)

88
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what direction is a concentric contraction in

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upwards

89
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what is an eccentric contraction

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isotonic muscle contraction where the muscle lengthens (downwards phase)

90
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what direction is an eccentric contraction in

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downward

91
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what type of contraction is the upward phase of a bicep curl

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biceps are contracting concentrically

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what type of contraction is the downward phase of a bicep curl

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biceps are contracting eccentrically

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