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Pig Anatomy

Many of the pig's anatomical features are similar to humans.

The structure of the hog is  not very complex.  But it  is important to know when choosing what too look for in a pig when you buy one.

 

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 Pig Parts
  1. Stifle
  2. Sheath
  3. Shoulder
  4. Heargirth
  5. Seam
  6. Pastern
  7. Poll
  8. Snout
  9. Belly
  10. Rump
  11. Hock
  12. Underling
  13. Neck
  14. Knee
  15. Jowl
  16. Dewclaw
  17. Elbow
  18. Loin
  19. Ham
  20. Tailsetting
  21. Side
  22. Rear Flank
  23. Toes
  24. Width of Stifle
  25. Turn over Loin Edge