The Back (Suboccipital Region muscle)

Question 1

What is the main action of the muscles of the suboccipital region?

Answer 1

mainly postural muscles but they also aid in extension & rotation at atlantoaxial joint

Question 2

What innervates the muscles of the suboccipital region?

Answer 2

suboccipital nerve (dorsal rami of C1)

Question 3

What two muscles overlay the muscles that make up the suboccipital region?

Answer 3

1. splenius

2. semispinalis capitis