Associations to the word «Splenius»

Wiktionary

SPLENIUS, noun. (anatomy) A broad muscle running up the top part of the back of the neck.

Dictionary definition

SPLENIUS, noun. Either of two flat muscles that extend from the upper vertebrae to the base of the skull and serve to rotate or flex or extend the head and neck.

Wise words

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