Back And Shoulder
The position of the brachiocephalic is described well in its name as "brachium" means arm and "cephalic" means head. It runs from the head along the neck to the arm.
To gain access to the brachiocephalic, you must remove the thick layer of connective tissue that lies over the muscle by using the blunt prob and removing layers that appear white or clear. Isolate muscle so that the blunt probe is visible on both sides. Record isolation. |
Brachiocephalic
A flat muscle that runs on the lateral sides of the pig. It originates on the lateral, dorsal, and ventral sides of the pig and allows the forelimb to be moved dorsally and posteriorly.
To find this muscle, you must remove a layer of connective tissue that begins at the forelimb, and connects onto the chest. You must dig under layer, and pull off to the mid chest (careful of any muscles) to reveal latissiumus Dorsi. . |
Latissiumus Dorsi
One of two large, triangular muscles that run from the base of the occiput to the middle of the back. The trapezius muscles support and make it possible for the pig to raise its head and shoulders.
In order to find this muscle, you must skin the pig to the spine. When looking for the trapezious, you must be careful to look for connective tissue that connects to the trapezious. You will see fibers in the connective tissue that leads to the muscle. |