splenial Meaning, Definition & Usage

Sple"ni*al adjective

Etymology

L. splenium a plaster, a patch, Gr. a bandage.

Definitions

1. (Anat.) (a) Designating the splenial bone. (b) Of or pertaining to the splenial bone or splenius muscle.

Sple"ni*al noun

Definitions

1. (Anat.) The splenial bone.