Chapman's Points Flashcards
Abdomen - Anterior
Upper edge of body and ramus of the pubic bone near pubic symphysis - bilaterally
Adrenals - Anterior
2-2.5” above and 1” lateral either side of umbilicals - bilaterally
Appendix - Anterior
Upper edge of the 12th rib near the tip on the right
Arm Circulation - Anterior
Muscular attachments of the pectoralis minor to the 3rd, 4th, and 5th ribs - bilaterally
Arm Neuritis - Anterior
Between 3rd and 4th ribs(3rd intercostal space) near the sternum - bilaterally
Bladder - Anterior
Around the umbilicus, and on the pubic symphysis close to median line - bilaterally
Broad ligament - Anterior
From the greater trochanter to within 2” of the knee joint on the outer aspect of the femur - bilaterally
Bronchus - Anterior
Between the 2nd and 3rd ribs (2nd intercostal0 close to sternum - bilaterally
Cerebellum - Anterior
Tip of coracoid process - bilaterally
Clitoris - Anterior
Upper, inner aspect of the posterior thigh 3-5” long and 1.5-2” wide - bilaterally
Colon (spastic constipation or colitis)- Anterior
An area 1-2” wide bilaterally, from greater trochanter to within an inch of the patella on the anterior-lateral aspect of the femur
Conjunctiva - Anterior
Anterior aspect of the humerus, middle aspect of the surgical neck inferiorly - bilaterally
Esophagus - Anterior
Between the 2nd and 3rd ribs (2nd intercostal space) close to sternum - bilaterally
Inguinal Lymph Nodes - Anterior
Lowest 2/5ths of the sartorius muscle and its attachment to the tibia and just above the medial femoral condyle
Gallbladder - Anterior
Between the 6th and 7th ribs (6th intercostal space) from the mid-clavicular line to the sternum on the right
Intestinal Peristalsis (constipation) - Anterior
Between the ASIS and the greater trochanter - bilaterally
Kidney - Anterior
1” above and 1” lateral on either side of umbilicus - bilaterally
Larynx - Anterior
Upper surface of the 2nd rib, 2-3” lateral from the sternum - bilaterally
Liver - Anterior
Between 5th and 6th rib (5th intercostal space) and the 6th and 7th ribs (6th intercostal space) from the mid-clavicular line to the sternum on the right
Lower Lung - Anterior
Between the 4th and 5th ribs (4th intercostal space) close to sternum - bilaterally
Upper Lung - Anterior
Between the 3rd and 4th ribs (3rd intercostal space) close to sternum - bilaterally
Middle ear (otitis media) - Anterior
Upper edge of the clavicle, just lateral to where it crosses the 1st rib
Myocardium - Anterior
Between the 2nd and 3rd ribs (2nd intercostal space) close to the sternum - bilaterally
Neck - Anterior
Inner aspect of the upper end of the humerus from the surgical neck inferiorly - bilaterally
Neurasthenia - Anterior
All muscular attachments of pectoralis major on the humerus, clavicle, sternum, and the cartilage of the ribs, especially rib 4 in front of the mid-axillary line - bilaterally
Nose - Anterior
Costochondral junction of 1st rib - bilaterally
Ovaries - Anterior
Upper, medial border of the pubic bone - bilaterally
Pancreas - Anterior
Between the 7th and 8th ribs (7th intercostal space) on the right close to the costochondral junction
Pharynx - Anterior
Front of the 1st rib 3/4-1” medial to where the clavicle crosses the 1st rib - bilaterally
Prostate - Anterior
Laterally on either side of the pubic symphysis; also, from greater trochanter inferiorly to within 2” of the knee joint on the outer aspect of the femur - bilaterally
Pyloric Stenosis - Anterior
Along the sternal body from the angle of Louis to the xiphoid process
Rectum - Anterior
Around the lesser trochanter - bilaterally
Retina, conjuctiva - Anterior
Anterior aspect of the humerus, from the middle aspect of the surgical neck downward - bilaterally
Sinuses - Anterior
3 1/2” from the sternum, on the upper edge of 2nd rib and in the 1st intercostal space - bilaterally
Small Intestine - Anterior
Intercostal spaces between the 8th and 9th, 9th and 10th, 10 and 11th ribs near the cartilaginous attachments bilaterally
Spleen - Anterior
Between the 7th and 8th ribs (7th intercostal space) on the left close to the costochondral junction
Stomach, decreased peristalsis - Anterior
Between 6th and 7th ribs (6th intercostal space) from the mid-clavicular line to the sternum on the left
Stomach, hyperacidity - Anterior
Between the 5th and 6th ribs (5th intercostal space) from the mid-clavicular line to the sternum on the left