splenius meaning

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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.

Definition of splenius

  1. 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

    Synonyms: splenius muscle

    Type of: skeletal muscle

Scrabble score: 10 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SP · words ending in US · 8-letter words

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