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The "SCALP Proper" includes which layers of the scalp?
The "SCALP Proper" includes which layers of the scalp?
Which layer of the scalp allows free movement of the scalp over the skull?
Which layer of the scalp allows free movement of the scalp over the skull?
The aponeurosis of the scalp is part of which muscle?
A) Orbicularis oculi
B) Occipitofrontalis
C) Temporalis
D) Masseter
The aponeurosis of the scalp is part of which muscle? A) Orbicularis oculi B) Occipitofrontalis C) Temporalis D) Masseter
The connective tissue layer (dense) of the scalp is responsible for which of the following?
A) Protecting the periosteum
B) Acting as a barrier to infection
C) Anchoring the skin and transmitting blood vessels and nerves
D) Allowing movement of the scalp
The connective tissue layer (dense) of the scalp is responsible for which of the following? A) Protecting the periosteum B) Acting as a barrier to infection C) Anchoring the skin and transmitting blood vessels and nerves D) Allowing movement of the scalp
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Subgaleal hematoma occurs in which layer of the scalp? Cephalohematomas occur in which layer of the scalp?
Subgaleal hematoma occurs in which layer of the scalp? Cephalohematomas occur in which layer of the scalp?
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Which muscle surrounds the eye and is involved in blinking and closing the eyelids?
Which muscle surrounds the eye and is involved in blinking and closing the eyelids?
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Cephalohematoma occurs in which anatomical layer?
Cephalohematoma occurs in which anatomical layer?
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Subgaleal hemorrhage is found in which layer?
Subgaleal hemorrhage is found in which layer?
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Which of the following is a potential space for internal scalp bleeding that can spread extensively?
Which of the following is a potential space for internal scalp bleeding that can spread extensively?
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Which structure connects the occipital belly and frontal belly of the occipitofrontalis muscle?
Which structure connects the occipital belly and frontal belly of the occipitofrontalis muscle?
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Subaponeurotic (Subgaleal) hemorrhage occurs in which layer of the scalp?
Subaponeurotic (Subgaleal) hemorrhage occurs in which layer of the scalp?
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Subaponeurotic (Subgaleal) hemorrhage occurs in which layer of the scalp?
Subaponeurotic (Subgaleal) hemorrhage occurs in which layer of the scalp?
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Which of the following is a potential clinical feature of a subgaleal hemorrhage?
Which of the following is a potential clinical feature of a subgaleal hemorrhage?
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What is a common cause of subaponeurotic (subgaleal) hemorrhage in neonates?
What is a common cause of subaponeurotic (subgaleal) hemorrhage in neonates?
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Subgaleal hemorrhage differs from cephalohematoma in that:
Subgaleal hemorrhage differs from cephalohematoma in that:
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What is the most significant clinical risk associated with subgaleal hemorrhage?
What is the most significant clinical risk associated with subgaleal hemorrhage?
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What is the most likely diagnosis for the swelling seen in a 2-day-old newborn with bruising around the eyes after a vacuum-assisted delivery?
What is the most likely diagnosis for the swelling seen in a 2-day-old newborn with bruising around the eyes after a vacuum-assisted delivery?
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A newborn presents with a swelling on the right side of the head after a normal vaginal delivery. The swelling is localized to the right parietal region and is firm to the touch. The swelling does not cross the suture lines. The pediatrician suspects the baby may have suffered a trauma during delivery. What is the most likely diagnosis for the swelling seen in this newborn?
A newborn presents with a swelling on the right side of the head after a normal vaginal delivery. The swelling is localized to the right parietal region and is firm to the touch. The swelling does not cross the suture lines. The pediatrician suspects the baby may have suffered a trauma during delivery. What is the most likely diagnosis for the swelling seen in this newborn?
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The supratrochlear artery and supraorbital artery are branches of which parent artery?
The supratrochlear artery and supraorbital artery are branches of which parent artery?
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Which of the following arteries supplies blood to the temporal region of the scalp?
Which of the following arteries supplies blood to the temporal region of the scalp?
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The posterior auricular artery supplies blood to which part of the scalp?
The posterior auricular artery supplies blood to which part of the scalp?
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The occipital artery supplies blood to which areas of the scalp?
The occipital artery supplies blood to which areas of the scalp?
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Which artery supplies blood to the skin and muscles of the face, scalp, and ear?
Which artery supplies blood to the skin and muscles of the face, scalp, and ear?
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Which artery gives off branches that supply the scalp and forehead, such as the supratrochlear and supraorbital arteries?
Which artery gives off branches that supply the scalp and forehead, such as the supratrochlear and supraorbital arteries?
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The veins of the scalp drain primarily into which veins?
The veins of the scalp drain primarily into which veins?
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Why are emissary veins important in relation to the scalp?
Why are emissary veins important in relation to the scalp?
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Which artery and vein supply blood and drain blood from the forehead and scalp?
Which artery and vein supply blood and drain blood from the forehead and scalp?
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The posterior auricular vein drains into which venous structure?
The posterior auricular vein drains into which venous structure?
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Which of the following veins drains blood from the scalp and face?
Which of the following veins drains blood from the scalp and face?
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What is the primary route of venous drainage from the scalp?
What is the primary route of venous drainage from the scalp?
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The supratrochlear vein drains into which of the following veins?
The supratrochlear vein drains into which of the following veins?
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The facial vein ultimately drains into which major vein?
The facial vein ultimately drains into which major vein?
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Which of the following veins drains directly into the external jugular vein?
Which of the following veins drains directly into the external jugular vein?
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The posterior auricular vein drains into which vein?
The posterior auricular vein drains into which vein?
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Which cranial nerve is responsible for the sensation in the scalp?
Which cranial nerve is responsible for the sensation in the scalp?
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The greater occipital nerve originates from which of the following?
The greater occipital nerve originates from which of the following?
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The supra-orbital nerve is a branch of which cranial nerve?
The supra-orbital nerve is a branch of which cranial nerve?
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The auriculotemporal nerve is a branch of which nerve?
The auriculotemporal nerve is a branch of which nerve?
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Which of the following nerves innervates the scalp from the posterior ramus of C3?
Which of the following nerves innervates the scalp from the posterior ramus of C3?
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The lesser occipital nerve originates from which part of the cervical plexus?
The lesser occipital nerve originates from which part of the cervical plexus?
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The greater auricular nerve arises from which spinal nerves?
The greater auricular nerve arises from which spinal nerves?
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The supratrochlear nerve provides sensory innervation to which area of the scalp?
The supratrochlear nerve provides sensory innervation to which area of the scalp?
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The zygomaticotemporal nerve is a branch of which nerve?
The zygomaticotemporal nerve is a branch of which nerve?
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Which of the following nerves is responsible for sensory innervation posterior to the ears and vertex?
Which of the following nerves is responsible for sensory innervation posterior to the ears and vertex?
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The lesser occipital nerve originates from which cervical nerve root?
The lesser occipital nerve originates from which cervical nerve root?
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Which nerve provides sensory innervation to the posterior scalp near the occipital region?
Which nerve provides sensory innervation to the posterior scalp near the occipital region?
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The third occipital nerve originates from which cervical nerve root?
The third occipital nerve originates from which cervical nerve root?
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Which of the following nerves provides sensory innervation to the forehead and scalp anterior to the vertex?
Which of the following nerves provides sensory innervation to the forehead and scalp anterior to the vertex?
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The zygomaticotemporal nerve is a branch of which division of the trigeminal nerve?
The zygomaticotemporal nerve is a branch of which division of the trigeminal nerve?
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Which nerve provides sensory innervation to the skin over the ear and temporal region of the scalp?
A) Auriculotemporal nerve (V3)
B) Lesser occipital nerve (C2)
C) Greater occipital nerve (C2)
D) Zygomaticotemporal nerve (V2)
Which nerve provides sensory innervation to the skin over the ear and temporal region of the scalp? A) Auriculotemporal nerve (V3) B) Lesser occipital nerve (C2) C) Greater occipital nerve (C2) D) Zygomaticotemporal nerve (V2)
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Which branch of the facial nerve innervates the frontalis muscle?
Which branch of the facial nerve innervates the frontalis muscle?
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Which facial muscle is responsible for closing the eyes and is innervated by the zygomatic branch of the facial nerve?
Which facial muscle is responsible for closing the eyes and is innervated by the zygomatic branch of the facial nerve?
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Which facial nerve branch innervates the buccinator muscle, which helps push food from the vestibule of the mouth into the oral cavity?
Which facial nerve branch innervates the buccinator muscle, which helps push food from the vestibule of the mouth into the oral cavity?
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The marginal mandibular branch of the facial nerve innervates which of the following muscles?
The marginal mandibular branch of the facial nerve innervates which of the following muscles?
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Which facial nerve branch innervates the platysma muscle, which helps during shaving by tightening the skin of the neck?
Which facial nerve branch innervates the platysma muscle, which helps during shaving by tightening the skin of the neck?
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The frontal belly of the occipitofrontalis muscle is innervated by which branch of the facial nerve?
The frontal belly of the occipitofrontalis muscle is innervated by which branch of the facial nerve?
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Which of the following muscles is innervated by the buccal branch of the facial nerve?
Which of the following muscles is innervated by the buccal branch of the facial nerve?
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The platysma muscle is involved in actions such as tightening the skin of the neck during shaving. Which facial nerve branch innervates it?
The platysma muscle is involved in actions such as tightening the skin of the neck during shaving. Which facial nerve branch innervates it?
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Which lymph nodes drain the region anterior to the auricle and the parotid gland?
Which lymph nodes drain the region anterior to the auricle and the parotid gland?
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Which lymph nodes drain the region beneath the chin?
Which lymph nodes drain the region beneath the chin?
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Which lymph nodes drain the posterior scalp and the area behind the ear?
Which lymph nodes drain the posterior scalp and the area behind the ear?
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Which lymph nodes drain the region around the angle of the mandible?
Which lymph nodes drain the region around the angle of the mandible?
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Which lymph nodes are located at the junction of the posterior belly of the digastric muscle and the internal jugular vein?
Which lymph nodes are located at the junction of the posterior belly of the digastric muscle and the internal jugular vein?
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Which lymph nodes drain the superficial areas of the neck, including the skin and subcutaneous tissue?
Which lymph nodes drain the superficial areas of the neck, including the skin and subcutaneous tissue?
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Which group of lymph nodes drains the lymph from the tonsils and pharyngeal regions?
Which group of lymph nodes drains the lymph from the tonsils and pharyngeal regions?
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The parotid glands form during which week of prenatal development?
The parotid glands form during which week of prenatal development?
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Which duct is associated with the parotid gland?
Which duct is associated with the parotid gland?
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What is the primary function of the parotid gland?
What is the primary function of the parotid gland?
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The parotid gland is classified as which type of gland?
The parotid gland is classified as which type of gland?
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The parotid gland secretes which enzyme responsible for breaking down starch?
The parotid gland secretes which enzyme responsible for breaking down starch?
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Which of the following is a major anatomical structure located near the parotid gland?
Which of the following is a major anatomical structure located near the parotid gland?
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Which structure passes through the parotid gland?
Which structure passes through the parotid gland?
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Which muscle is located overlying the parotid gland?
Which muscle is located overlying the parotid gland?
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Which of the following is located superficial to the external carotid artery and the posterior belly of the digastric muscle?
Which of the following is located superficial to the external carotid artery and the posterior belly of the digastric muscle?
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Where does the facial nerve (VII) leave the skull?
Where does the facial nerve (VII) leave the skull?
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Which artery supplies the parotid gland?
Which artery supplies the parotid gland?
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Which nerve provides motor innervation to the muscles of facial expression, including those of the parotid region?
Which nerve provides motor innervation to the muscles of facial expression, including those of the parotid region?
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Which structure is most closely associated with the retromandibular vein?
Which structure is most closely associated with the retromandibular vein?
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What is the most common benign tumor of the parotid gland?
What is the most common benign tumor of the parotid gland?
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Which condition is characterized by difficulty with eye closure, drooping of the mouth, and food lodging in the cheek?
Which condition is characterized by difficulty with eye closure, drooping of the mouth, and food lodging in the cheek?
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What is the most common cause of parotitis?
What is the most common cause of parotitis?
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Which of the following is a known cause of facial palsy? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following is a known cause of facial palsy? (Select all that apply)
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What is the main treatment for Bell's palsy?
What is the main treatment for Bell's palsy?
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Which type of tumor can affect the facial nerve even when benign?
Which type of tumor can affect the facial nerve even when benign?
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What is a common sign of facial palsy seen in patients with Bell's palsy?
What is a common sign of facial palsy seen in patients with Bell's palsy?
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Where do the parasympathetic fibers that innervate the parotid gland originate?
Where do the parasympathetic fibers that innervate the parotid gland originate?
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Which cranial nerve carries the parasympathetic fibers to the parotid gland?
Which cranial nerve carries the parasympathetic fibers to the parotid gland?
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Which structure does the glossopharyngeal nerve use to reach the tympanic plexus?
Which structure does the glossopharyngeal nerve use to reach the tympanic plexus?
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The lesser petrosal nerve synapses in which ganglion?
The lesser petrosal nerve synapses in which ganglion?
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Which nerve carries the post-synaptic parasympathetic fibers to the parotid gland?
Which nerve carries the post-synaptic parasympathetic fibers to the parotid gland?
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Where does the lesser petrosal nerve exit the skull?
Where does the lesser petrosal nerve exit the skull?
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Which structure is responsible for the secretion of saliva from the parotid gland?
Which structure is responsible for the secretion of saliva from the parotid gland?
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Which cranial nerve is involved in the parasympathetic innervation of the parotid gland?
Which cranial nerve is involved in the parasympathetic innervation of the parotid gland?
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What is the final destination of the parasympathetic fibers that travel from the otic ganglion?
What is the final destination of the parasympathetic fibers that travel from the otic ganglion?
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Where do the parasympathetic fibers for the parotid gland originate?
Where do the parasympathetic fibers for the parotid gland originate?
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Which cranial nerve carries the parasympathetic fibers from the inferior salivatory nucleus?
Which cranial nerve carries the parasympathetic fibers from the inferior salivatory nucleus?
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Through which foramen does the glossopharyngeal nerve (IX) leave the skull?
Through which foramen does the glossopharyngeal nerve (IX) leave the skull?
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The tympanic nerve ascends into which structure after leaving the jugular foramen?
The tympanic nerve ascends into which structure after leaving the jugular foramen?
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The lesser petrosal nerve arises from which structure?
The lesser petrosal nerve arises from which structure?
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Which foramen does the lesser petrosal nerve exit through to leave the petrous temporal bone?
Which foramen does the lesser petrosal nerve exit through to leave the petrous temporal bone?
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After leaving the petrous temporal bone, where does the lesser petrosal nerve travel?
After leaving the petrous temporal bone, where does the lesser petrosal nerve travel?
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Where does the lesser petrosal nerve synapse?
Where does the lesser petrosal nerve synapse?
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After synapsing in the otic ganglion, which of the following nerves carries the post-synaptic parasympathetic fibers of the lesser petrosal nerve?
After synapsing in the otic ganglion, which of the following nerves carries the post-synaptic parasympathetic fibers of the lesser petrosal nerve?
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The parasympathetic fibers that hitchhike with the auriculotemporal nerve are destined for which gland?
The parasympathetic fibers that hitchhike with the auriculotemporal nerve are destined for which gland?
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