17.
Match the bones common name in Column II to the scientific name in Column I.
COLUMN I
COLUMN II
Os coxae
a.
Pin bone
(1)
(2)
Ilium
b.
Hookbone
(3)
Ischium
c.
Aitch bone
(4)
Pubis
d.
Pelvis
18.
The split bodies of the vertebrae are termed
.
19.
The split dorsal processes of the thoracic vertebrae are called
.
20.
The islands of cartilage at the dorsal ends of the featherbones are called
.
21.
Red, pinpoint areas of bone are termed
. They are embedded
in the white cartilage of the buttons at 18 months of age.
22.
To determine maturity or age of beef, the inspector will normally examine which of
the following structures?
a. Aitch bone.
b. Color of fat.
c. Conformation.
d. Condition of buttons in area of the 10th through 12th thoracic vertebrae.
23.
After head, hide, and viscera removal a slaughtered animal is known as a
____________________.
24.
A slaughtered animal is divided into two equal halves or __________________.
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