Cattle Parts Diagram Quiz

Cattle Parts Overview

• Rump: Rear section of the cattle, important for identifying body condition.
• Hook or Hip: Prominent bone structure near the hindquarters, aids in weight evaluation.
• Back or Top: The top length of the animal, reflects overall health and size.
• Top of Shoulder: Key area for muscle development and shoulder function.
• Loin: Area between the ribs and hips, crucial for meat quality.
• Pin Bone: Located above the hindquarters, assists in the assessment of body composition.
• Muzzle: The projecting part of the face, includes the mouth and nose.
• Throat: Area under the jaw, important in assessing breed characteristics.
• Tail Head: Connection point of the tail to the body, useful for anatomical reference.
• Ear: Body part involved in hearing and communication; important for breed identification.
• Poll: The top of the head, significant for certain breed characteristics.
• Forehead: Area on the front of the head, varies in size and shape among breeds.
• Eye: Visual organ; traits can indicate health and temperament.
• Face: The front part of the head, varies widely in cattle breeds.
• Dewlap: Loose skin under the neck, important in some breeds for thermal regulation.
• Point of Shoulder: Critical for evaluating skeletal structure and muscle attachment.
• Brisket: The area located between the forelegs, significant for meat evaluation.
• Forearm: Part of the front leg, essential for supporting body weight and movement.
• Knee: Joint in the leg; important for mobility and assessing leg health.
• Cannon: The section of the leg between the knee and the fetlock, crucial for structural integrity.
• Hoof: Vital for balance and mobility; requires regular care.
• Dewclaw: Small, secondary claw located above the hoof, varies by breed.
• Lower Forerib/Foreflank: Areas important for assessing rib development and condition.
• Elbow: Joint of the foreleg; crucial for movement and weight support.
• Rear Flank: Region behind the ribs; critical for evaluating body condition.
• Udder (cow, heifer), Cod (steer), Scrotum (bull): Reproductive structures; important for reproductive management.
• Pasterns: Junction between the hoof and leg; crucial for overall leg health.
• Hock: Joint in the hind leg, vital for movement and assessment of leg structure.
• Switch: The tuft of hair at the end of the tail; used for fly swatting and breed characteristic.
• Stifle: Joint located between the thigh and lower leg, essential for movement.
• Quarter: Refers to sections of the body, particularly in meat evaluation.
• Rib: The bone structure providing protection to the internal organs, reflective of meat yield.
• Forerib: The section of ribs located at the front of the animal; important for meat quality.
• Shoulder: The area behind the neck, essential for muscle development.
• Neck: Connects the head to the body; significant for breed identification and function.