splenius
a broad muscle on each side of the back of the neck and the upper part of the thoracic region, the action of which draws the head backward and assists in turning it to one side.
Origin of splenius
1Other words from splenius
- sple·ni·al, adjective
- sub·sple·ni·al, adjective
Words Nearby splenius
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How to use splenius in a sentence
This latter relation is also found in the ox, but the splenius in this case is but slightly developed.
Artistic Anatomy of Animals | douard CuyerWhen the splenius contracts it extends the head and neck, while inclining them to its own side.
Artistic Anatomy of Animals | douard Cuyer
British Dictionary definitions for splenius
/ (ˈspliːnɪəs) /
anatomy either of two flat muscles situated at the back of the neck that rotate, flex, and extend the head and neck
Origin of splenius
1Derived forms of splenius
- splenial, adjective
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