Splenius muscles
Musculi splenii
- Latin synonym: Musculus splenius
- Synonym: Splenius muscle
- Related terms: Splenius
Definition
The splenius is a muscle that covers the upper portion of the erector spinae. This muscle is divided in two parts :
- Splenius capitis
- Splenius cervicis
References
Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS
