233A- Leg, Lower Shank Off, Single
1. Leg is removed from the loin by a straight cut through a point immediately anterior to the hip
bone cartilage (10). The gluteus medius shall be present (14).
2. The lower shank shall be removed at or slightly above the upper break joint (9). [If shank
muscle is exposed, the lower shank has been removed more than slightly above the upper
break joint.]
3. The gambrel cord is removed (1) (exposing at least 50 percent muscle in relation to gambrel
cord).
4. Grade as specified (18).
Display: external fat side down unless grade specified.