Splenius

System Muscular

Splenius

Definition

A superficial postvertebral muscle innervated by the posterior ramus of the cervical spinal nerve with origins in the upper thoracic and lower cervical spinous processes whose actions are to extend and ipsilaterally rotate the head and neck. Examples: splenius capitis, splenius cervicis.

Also known as splenius muscle — per UBERON

The Splenius is a part of the Muscular.

Also identified as