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External Anatomy of Beef Cattle
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External Anatomy of Beef Cattle
Facts
- Cattle are ruminants, which means that their stomach has four distinct compartments.
- Keratin, a protein formed within the epidermis, forms the hooves and horns on cattle.
- The tails of cattle are used to keep insects off of the animal and to signal irritation.
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1. Pin: ends of pelvic bones
2. Tail Head: base of tail
3. Rump: muscle above hip bone
4. Loin: muscle behind the ribs
5. Back
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6. Heart Girth: circumference of animal behind front leg
7. Crest: upper neck
8. Poll: point of head behind ears
9. Ear
10. Face
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11. Muzzle: includes nose, mouth, and jaw
12. Throat
13. Dewlap: fold of skin hanging from throat
14. Point of Shoulder
15. Brisket: pectoral muscles
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16. Forearm
17. Knee
18. Hoof
19. Sheath: covers reproductive organs
20. Rear Flank: abdominal muscles
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21. Pastern: joint above hoof
22. Dewclaw: smaller hooves providing traction
23. Cannon: bone abover pastern
24. Hock: joint below the knee
25. Switch: long hairs on tail end
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26. Stifle Joint: joint below hip
27. Hindquarters: rear of cow
28. Hook: front of pelvis
29. Belly
30. Rib
31. Neck
Quiz
The link to the short quiz can be found in Google Classroom under "Cow Parts Quiz".