identification of body structures

Question 1

Snout

Answer 1

Consists of the nose, mouth and jaw

Question 2

jowl

Answer 2

• consists of a flabby, lateroventral part of the neck
• can be used to make a type of bacon

Question 3

flank

Answer 3

• refers to part of the under belly
• where outer abdominal muscles are located

Question 4

belly

Answer 4

used to male traditional bacon

Question 5

hock

Answer 5

• refers to tarsus or a bone in the hind limb similar to human ankle

Question 6

shoulder

Answer 6

located in the dorsal surface, heavily involved in locomotion

Question 7

loin

Answer 7

• one of the most valuble parts of the carcass
• fabricated into pork chops

Question 8

rump

Answer 8

• located dorsally and posteriorly on the pig
• is the site of muscle associated with the hip