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splenius

Pronunciation: /ˈspliːnɪəs/

(also splenius muscle)
Definition of splenius

noun (plural splenii /-nɪʌɪ/)

Anatomy
  • either of two muscles attached to the vertebrae in the neck and upper back which draw back the head.

Origin:

mid 18th century: modern Latin, from Greek splēnion 'bandage'

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