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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).
The middle trapezius also helps with trunk side bending and rotation in the upper thoracic spine. And finally the lower trapezius muscle is tasked with stabilizing action bringing the shoulder girdle down. This is the opposite action to that of the upper trapezius (discussed above. ) The Trapezius Muscle as a Breathing Muscle The trapezius is an accessory breathing muscle. This means that it helps open up the small amount of breathing room in the upper chest area.