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