splenius
/ˈspliːnɪəs
/(also splenius muscle)
noun (plural splenii /ˈspliːnɪʌɪ/) Anatomy
Either of two muscles attached to the vertebrae in the neck and upper back which draw back the head.Rhomboideus-occipitalis passes between trapezius and splenius to reach the occipital bone....
- The patient underwent magnetic resonance imaging with contrast, which showed the mass to be well circumscribed and located between the right splenius and semispinalis cervicis muscles.
- The splenius represents a superficial prolongation of the lateral column of muscle to the head.
Origin
Mid 18th century: modern Latin, from Greek splēnion 'bandage'.