Cow Body Parts Flashcards

Cow Body Parts

• Poll: Area located directly behind the ears; important for head movements and balance.

• Pastern: Joint between the fetlock and the hoof that absorbs shock during movement.

• Barrel: The body region containing vital organs; shapes the overall body; important for digestion.

• Bridge of Nose: The facial area connecting forehead to muzzle; contributes to facial profile and air passage.

• Brisket: The area of muscle and fat located between the front legs; significant for meat production.

• Cannon Bone: The bone that makes up the lower leg; supports the body's weight and movement.

• Chine: The area along the back where the vertebrae are prominent; important for the structural integrity of the spine.

• Crest: The top line of the neck; indicates fatness and condition in cattle.

• Dewclaw: A small, vestigial digit located higher on the leg; does not bear weight but can indicate health issues.

• Dewlap: A fold of loose skin beneath the neck; helps in thermoregulation and can indicate breed characteristics.

• Flank: The side area of the cow, behind the ribs; involved in reproductive anatomy and feeding.

• Forehead: The area between the eyes and above the muzzle; important for social interactions and expressions in cattle.

• Heart Girth: The circumference around the chest, just behind the front legs; used to assess body condition and health.

• Hock: The joint located in the hind leg; provides flexibility and strength during movements.

• Hoof: The hard covering at the end of each leg; crucial for weight bearing and protection of underlying structures.

• Hook: The bony protrusion of the pelvis located at the hips; important for assessing body condition.

• Knee: The joint on the front leg; essential for movement efficiency and stability.

• Loin: The area located behind the ribs; contributes to meat quality and yield.

• Muzzle: The projecting part of the face; includes the nose and mouth; vital for feeding and sensory functions.

• Pin: The bony projection at the back end of the pelvis; significant for evaluating animal conformation.

• Point of Shoulder: The bony structure at the front of the shoulder blade; key for balance and movement.

• Ribs: Curved bones that form the rib cage; protect vital organs and support the structure of the body.

• Rump: The area at the back of the cow; helps in assessing muscle development and fat cover.

• Stifle Joint: The joint in the hind leg equivalent to the human knee; essential for agility and locomotion.

• Switch: The tuft of hair at the end of the tail; aids in fly control and signaling.

• Tail Head: The base of the tail; useful for handling and measuring body condition.

• Throat: The area of the neck; involved in respiratory functions and vocalization.

• Withers: The ridge between the shoulder blades; serves as a key reference point for height measurement and conformation assessment.