Cow Body Parts Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the term for the part of a cow known as 'Poll'?

The lower leg

The top of the head (correct)

The metabolic center

The chest

What does 'Pastern' refer to in cow anatomy?

The region around the elbow

The area between the hoof and the fetlock (correct)

The hip area

The region near the tail

Which part of a cow is called the 'Barrel'?

The ribcage area

The tail end

The chest circumference (correct)

The shoulder joint

The 'Bridge of Nose' is associated with which part of the cow?

The head region Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Brisket' refer to?

The chest area Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'Cannon Bone'?

A bone in the hind leg Signup and view all the answers

What part of a cow is referred to as 'Chine'?

The back Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Crest' in bovines?

It is a prominent ridge along the neck Signup and view all the answers

The 'Dewclaw' is located where on the cow?

Below the fetlock joint Signup and view all the answers

Where is the 'Dewlap' found on a cow?

Under the chin Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Flank' reference in cow anatomy?

The side of the body Signup and view all the answers

The 'Forehead' is part of which area of the cow?

The face Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Heart Girth' measure?

The circumference of the chest Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the 'Hock' in cows?

A joint in the leg Signup and view all the answers

The 'Hoof' is which part of a cow?

The foot Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Hook' refer to?

Part of the hip joint Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Knee' mean in cow anatomy?

A hinge joint in the foreleg Signup and view all the answers

The term 'Loin' references which part of a cow?

The lower back Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Muzzle' refer to?

The mouth area Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Pin' relate to in cow anatomy?

A point on the hip Signup and view all the answers

Where is the 'Point of Shoulder' located?

On the shoulder Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Ribs' refer to in cattle?

The bones protecting the heart and lungs Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Rump' signify?

The hindquarters Signup and view all the answers

The 'Stifle Joint' is an important joint located where?

In the hind leg Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Switch' refer to in cows?

A part of the tail Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'Tail Head'?

The junction where the tail meets the body Signup and view all the answers

The 'Throat' is located where on a cow?

On the neck Signup and view all the answers

What do 'Withers' refer to in cows?

The area where the neck meets the back Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

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.

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Test your knowledge of cow anatomy with these flashcards! Each card presents a specific body part of a cow, complete with the term and its definition. Ideal for veterinary students or anyone interested in livestock care.