Suboccipital muscles Last edited and medically reviewed by on 07.04.2024 Synonyms Kurze Nackenmuskulatur The suboccipital muscles are a group of short muscles in the nuchal region.AnatomyThe following muscles are classified as suboccipital muscles[^1]:Musculus rectus capitis posterior minorMusculus rectus capitis posterior majorSuperior oblique muscle of the headMusculus obliquus capitis inferior