Hindquarter Cuts

RUMP TAIL

Consists in a cut from the fore portion of the thigh based on the tuber coxae and the edge of the ischium. It is composed by the M. tensor fasciae lata (triangle shaped muscle)
Points requiring specification:
- Fat cover
- Connective tissue removed

SHANK

Shank is located in the leg region, based on the distal end of the Femur, Tibia, calcaneal tuber and Tarsus. Main muscles are the flexor and extensor muscles of the hind leg and foot.
Points requiring specification:
- Fat trim
- Connective tissue removed
- Sinew and tendom trim

HEEL

The Heel Muscle is located in the leg region and consists of the M. gastrocnemius and the M. flexor superficialis.
Points requiring specification:
- Connective tissue removed
- Tendon trim

INSIDE CAP OFF

Inside Cap Off is prepared from the Inside by removal of the M. gracilis and M. sartorius along the natural seams. Fat deposits are removed.
Point requiring specification:
- M. pectineus removed

KNUCKLE

Knuckle is a cut obtained from the foreface of the hind-leg, resting on the femur and the patella consisting of the cuadriceps femoris muscle.
Points requiring specification:
- Connective tissue removed
- Femur periostium removed

EYE ROUND

The Eye Round is prepared from the Outside by following the natural seam between the outside Flat (M. gluteobiceps) and the Eye Round (M. semitendinosus) separating both muscles.
Points requiring specification:
- Fat cover
- Connective tissue removed

FLAT

Outside Flat is prepared by removing the Eye Round from an Outside, along the natural seam between both muscles.
Points requiring specification:
- Fat cover
- Thick connective tissue (silverskin) removed

Forequarter Cuts