Can músculo mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Czech Republic?

In Czech Republic, medium rare is called "Středně krvavý". Rare is "Krvavý" and well done is "Propečený".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Czech Republic?

Ask for "Kližku na guláš, prosím" when looking for músculo in Czech Republic.

shank primal · Brazil

músculo

Q: What is músculo in Czech Republic?

músculo is the Brazil retail name for the hind shank, which sits on the shank primal. In Czech Republic, the same cut is most often labeled kližka.

Q: What is músculo called in Czech Republic?

Look for kližka—mapped to Hind Shank (hind shank).

Q: What primal is músculo from?

Hind Shank is on the shank primal (Rear leg, below the knee joint).

In Czech Republic, this cut is kližka.

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Fig. 1 · Rear leg, below the knee joint · shank primal

About this cut

Cross-cut sections of the rear leg bone with surrounding meat. Extremely tough and collagen-rich — produces deeply flavored broth when braised. Classic osso buco cut. One of the most universal braising cuts worldwide.

Primalshank

LocationRear leg, below the knee joint

In Czech Republickližka

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How to order steak doneness

Brazil → Czech Republic

rare	Mal passada	→	Krvavý	48–55°C
medium rare	Ao ponto para mal	→	Středně krvavý	55–60°C
medium	Ao ponto	→	Středně propečený	60–65°C
well done	Bem passada	→	Propečený	70–100°C

Doneness terminology varies by country and restaurant. When unsure, describe what you want — e.g., “warm red center” — rather than relying on the name alone.

Detailed explanation

“músculo” in Brazil maps to canonical hind shank (shank: Rear leg, below the knee joint). In Czech Republic, look for labels such as kližka. Cross-cut sections of the rear leg bone with surrounding meat. Extremely tough and collagen-rich — produces deeply flavored broth when braised. Classic osso buco cut. One of the most universal braising cuts worldwide.