The anvil 12 includes {TAIL ~ a pair} of inwardly directed lateral pivot pins 32, 34 that pivotally engage outwardly open lateral pivot recesses 36, 38 formed in {HEAD ~ the staple channel} 30 distal to the aft portion 28 
The anvil 12 includes { TAIL ~ a pair } of inwardly directed lateral pivot pins 32 , 34 that pivotally engage outwardly open lateral pivot recesses 36 , 38 formed in { HEAD ~ the staple channel } 30 distal to the aft portion 28
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