It is extremely important to be able to locate and palpate the laminar groove of the cervical spine because the thickest musculature is located there.
Rectus Capitis Posterior Major Suboccipital Muscle and Tension Headaches
The rectus capitis posterior major (RCPMaj) of the suboccipital group musculature is a small muscle located deep in the superior aspect of the posterior neck, directly inferior to the occiput (hence the name suboccipital). It is an extremely important muscle to know and be able to assess and treat because it is often responsible for clients’ tension headaches.
