It is located in the dorsal region, bordering cranially the chuck, caudally the striploin and ventrally the rib cage (plate).
Skeletal Components:
ITS SOLE COMPONENT IS THE CUTANEOUS TRUNCI, WHICH IS A FLAT, NON SKELETAL MUSCLE, UNDERLYING THE SKIN. THIS MUSCLE COVERS MOST OF THE RIB CAGE EXTERNAL SURFACE .
Processing:
AS M. CUTANEOUS TRUNCI IS FIRM LY ADHERED TO THE BEEF SIDE, IT MUST BE REMOVED WITH A KNIFE.