splenius
IPA: spɫˈiniɪs
noun
- (anatomy) Either of two flat oblique muscles which are attached to the vertebrae on each side of the neck and upper thoracic region and which draw back the head.
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Examples of "splenius" in Sentences
- The splenius muscle is a prime mover for head extension.
- The Splenius is the most superficial of all the deep muscles.
- The splenius capitis A broad, straplike muscle in the back of the neck.
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