The suboccipital muscles are a group of four paired muscles that are located deep in the suboccipital region of the neck. This video explores their functions.
As you can see in our video, the rectus capitis posterior major, rectus capitis posterior minor, and obliquus capitis superior are active during the head extension. Additionally, you can see how the obliquus capitis inferior and rectus capitis posterior major contribute to rotation, while the obliquus capitis superior aids in lateral flexion.
It's important to note that these muscles work in collaboration with larger muscle groups to facilitate these movements. Primarily, the suboccipital muscles offer essential postural support to the head.
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