splenius

Meanings

• noun

  A muscle located in the lateral thoracic and lumbar regions of the human body.

  - "The splenius muscle helps to rotate the head and neck."
  - "During a medical examination, the doctor may ask the patient to contract the splenius muscle."

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Variants

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splenii , splenius

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'splenius', meaning 'relating to the spleen'.

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Trivia

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1. The splenius muscle is innervated by the cervicothoracic nerve.

2. The muscle is a common site for trigger points, which can cause pain in the neck and shoulder region.

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Related Concepts

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1. muscles of the back: The splenius muscle is one of the many muscles located in the back region of the human body.

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Culture

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In Greek mythology, the Spleen was considered one of the organs of the human body associated with the moon. The muscle, however, has no known cultural or historical significance.

How to Memorize "splenius"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large muscle running from the side of your thoracic region to your lumbar region.
   - Visualize the muscle contracting and helping to rotate your head and neck.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'splenius' with the word 'muscle' and the region of the body where it is located.
   - Think of the muscle as a helper for head and neck movements.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'splenius' as 'Slim Person Lifting Heavy Items Under Stairs'.

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