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Neck

Located in the cervical region based on the cervical hemi-vertebrae except the Atlas. It is composed by all the
muscles from the neck.

Points requiring specification:

• Fat trim.
• Trim standard.

Chuck Roll

Chuck Roll is located in the dorsal region. Based on the four first dorsal hemi-vertebrae and their corresponding rib ends. Main muscles planes: M. trapezius thoracis, M. rhomboides, M. splenius, M. longissimus dorsi, M. illiocostalis,
M. multifidus dorsi.

Points requiring specification:

• Rib number and location.
• Ventral limit.
• Ligamentum-nuchae retained.
• Fat trim.

Chuck Cover

Chuck Cover is a cut located in the scapular region. Based on the inner side of the scapula and it´s complementary cartilage. Main muscle: M. subscapularis.

Points requiring specification:

• Fat trim.
• Muscle trim.

2270 USA NAMP 116

Rib Eye Cap

Rib Eye Cap located over the Rib Eye including the following muscles: M. trapezius thoracis, M. latissimus dorsi and M. serratus dorsalis.

Point requiring specification:

• Fat trim

Cube Roll (Rib Eye Roll)

Cube Roll is prepared from a Spencer Roll by removing the following muscles: M. trapezius thoracis, M. serratus dorsalis and M. latissimus dorsi.

Points requiring specification:

• Rib number and location.
• M. iliocostalis removed.

USA NAMP 112 2240

Spencer Roll

Spencer Roll is prepared from a Forequarter´s dorsal portion after the removal of the Chuck and Neck. The Rib Ends are cut at a specified distance from the M. longissimus dorsi (eye muscle). It includes the following main muscles: M. trapezius thoracis, M. latissimus dorsi, M. illiocostalis, M. longissimus dorsi, M. multífidus dorsi, M. serratus dorsalis, M. M. intercostali and M.M. levatori costarum.

Points requiring specification:

• Rib number and location.
• Ligamentum-nuchae retained.
• Distance of the ventral cut to the rib eye.
• Intercostals removed.
• Fat trim.

Flank Steak

Flank Steak is the muscular portion of the rectus abdominis, after stripping the connective tissue from the muscle.

USA NAMP 193 2210

Inside Skirt

Inside Skirt (M. transversus abdominis) is located on the inside of the abdominal wall and extends to the navel end portion of the Brisket. The peritoneum and fat flakes are removed.

Points requiring specification:

• Membrane covering removed.
• Fat trim.

Internal Flank Plate (Flap)

Inner Flank Plate is the upper caudal part of the Flank composed by the obliquus internus abdominis muscle.

Point requiring specification:

• Fat trim.

Thin Flank

Thin Flank is located on the abdominal side and composed by the abdominal wall. Main muscles planes: M. obliquus externus abdominis, M. obliquus internus abdominis, M. transversus abdominis, M. rectus abdominis.

Point requiring specification:

• Fat trim.