splenius

IPA: spɫˈiniɪs

(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.

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.
The trapezius, the splenius, the scaleni, and the levator scapulæ muscle may also undergo shortening, along with their investing sheaths derived from the cervical fascia.
The contents of the larger posterior cervical triangle, formed by B, the sterno-mastoid before; 9, the splenius; and 8, the trapezius behind, and by the clavicle below, are the following mentioned structures -- viz.,