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Abstract

An apparatus is provided for connecting a longitudinal member to a bone portion. The apparatus includes a fastener engageable with a bone portion, a housing having a first passage configured to receive a longitudinal member and a second passage configured to receive the fastener. The fastener extends through an opening in the housing into the second passage and is movable relative to the housing. The longitudinal axis of the fastener is positionable in any one of a plurality of angular positions relative to a longitudinal axis of the second passage. The apparatus also includes a clamping member configured to be received in threaded engagement within the housing. The clamping member has a first end configured such that when a longitudinal member is positioned in the first passage in the housing, the first end of the clamping member engages the longitudinal member at an angle not orthogonal to an axis along which the clamping member is advanced.

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