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The splenius muscle is a superficial (top layer) muscle found on each side of the neck. It attaches the cervical (neck) and thoracic (upper back) vertebrae to the skull (mastoid process of temporal bone).ctivities that cause splenius muscle pain and symptoms in the horse: 1  A rider who constantly pulls or balances on the reins (lesson horse, rental horse). 2  A horse whose discipline requires collection and flexion of the head/neck (dressage, race horses).
Your trapezius muscle covers your upper back and extends down to the middle of your spine. This large, powerful muscle serves multiple purposes, including providing stability to your spinal column and supporting your neck to help prevent injury.