splenius capitis
Meaning
Splenius capitis is a paired muscle on the back of the neck. It runs from the upper spine to the skull behind the ear. It helps you look up and rotate or tilt your head.
Synonyms
pectoralis minor
sternothyroid
cricothyroid
mylohyoid
geniohyoid
stylohyoid
omohyoid
sternohyoid
thyrohyoid