description of a chicken
It is important to be familiar with the terms used to describe the chicken, how much to buy, know what to look for on the labels, and know what to look for when visually checking the meat. For more information on making a purchase suited to your needs, select one of the topics above. Description of Parts.he leg of the chicken consists of two parts, which are the thigh and the drumstick. Consist of dark meat only. Thigh: The top portion of the leg above the knee joint that is connected to the body of the chicken. Consists of all dark meat. Drumstick: The bottom portion of the leg below the knee joint.