Can músculo mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Greece?

In Greece, medium rare is called "Μισοψημένο". Rare is "Ανίσπαστο" and well done is "Καλοψημένο".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Greece?

Ask for "Ποντίκι, για σούπα" when looking for músculo in Greece.

shank primal · Brazil

músculo

Q: What is músculo in Greece?

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

Q: What is músculo called in Greece?

Look for pontiki—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 Greece, this cut is pontiki.

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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 Greecepontiki

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How to order steak doneness

Brazil → Greece

rare	Mal passada	→	Ανίσπαστο	48–55°C
medium rare	Ao ponto para mal	→	Μισοψημένο	55–60°C
medium	Ao ponto	→	Μέτριο	60–65°C
well done	Bem passada	→	Καλοψημένο	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 Greece, look for labels such as pontiki. 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.