Score of 3 Short ribs can be felt by applying slight pressure. Altogether, short ribs appear smooth and the overhanging shelf effect is not so noticeable. Hook and pin bones are rounded and smooth. Area between pin bones and around tail head appears smooth, without signs of fat deposit. Score of 4 Individual short ribs are distinguishable only by firm palpation.
Short ribs appear flat or rounded, with no overhanging shelf effect.
Ridge formed by backbone in chine region is rounded and smooth. Loin and rump regions appear flat. Hooks are rounded and the span between them is flat. Area of tail head and pin bones is rounded, with evidence of fat deposit. Tail head appears to be buried in fatty tissue.