splenius
/splee-nee-uhs/US // ˈspli ni əs //UK // (ˈspliːnɪəs) //
芨芨草,芨芨草属植物,绚烂,绚丽
Definitions
n.名词 noun
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plural sple·ni·i [splee-nee-nee-ahy]. /ˈspli ni niˌaɪ/. Anatomy.
- : a broad muscle on each side of the back of the neck and the upper part of the thoracic region, the action of which draws the head backward and assists in turning it to one side.
Examples
This latter relation is also found in the ox, but the splenius in this case is but slightly developed.
When the splenius contracts it extends the head and neck, while inclining them to its own side.
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