Anatomy Atlas
The further a muscle sits from the locomotion system, the less it is used — and the more tender the meat becomes. This anatomical principle is the master key to every cut. From the butter-soft fillet (Psoas major) to the intensely flavoured flank steak: each cut tells the story of the animal, its breed, its terroir, and the craftspeople who shaped it.
A single animal yields around 40 anatomically defined cutting zones. The finest steaks all originate from the back (rib, short loin, tenderloin) — muscles the animal rarely activates. The result: butter-tender, highly marbled cuts with intense flavour.
In the Academy you will find complete chapters on breeds, countries of origin, dry ageing, cook temperatures, veal, and the sensory compass of the Beef Sommelier — all from the Knowledge Recipe Book 2026.



