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
Testes - Anterior
Upper, medial border of the pubic bone - bilaterally
Thyroid - Anterior
Between the 2nd and 3rd rib (2nd intercostal space) close to the sternum - bilaterally
Tongue - Anterior
Anterior aspect of the 2nd ridge cartilage 3/4” lateral to the sternum - bilaterally
Tonsils - Anterior
Between the 1st and 2nd ribs (1st intercostal space) close to the sternum - bilaterally
Urethra - Anterior
Medial edge of the pubic ramus near the upper edge of the pubic symphsis - bilaterally
Uterus - Anterior
Upper edge of the junction of teh pubic ramus with the ischium - bilaterally
Abdomen - Posterior
Tip of the transverse process of L2
Adrenals - Posterior
Intertransverse space between 11th and 12th throacic vertebrae between spinous process and transverse process
Appendix - Posterior
Intertransverse space between the 11th and 12 thoracic vertebrae on the right
Arm circulation - Posterior
Superior angle of the scapula, the 1st, 2nd, 3rd ribs along the inner margin of the scapula
Arm neuritis - Posterior
Intertransverse space, midway between the spinous and transverse processes of the 3rd and 4th thoracic vertebrae
Bladder - Posterior
Upper edge of the transverse process of L2
Broad ligament - Posterior
Between the PSIS and the spinous process of L5 (same as fallopian tubes)
Bronchus - Posterior
Midway between the tip of the transverse process and spinous process of T2 on the posterior aspect of the transverse process (same as esophagus)
Cerebellum - Posterior
Just under the skull, midway between the nuchal ligament and the C1 transverse process
Cerebrum - Posterior
Between transverse process of C1 and C2
Clitoris - Posterior
Articulation of the coccyx with the sacrum
Colon (spastic constipation or colitis) - Posterior
Transverse process of L2 to the transverse process of L4 creating a triangular area reaching across to the iliac crest
Conjunctiva - Posterior
Around the suboccipital nerve
Esophagus - Posterior
Midway between the tip of the transverse process and spinous process of T2 on the posterior aspect of the transverse process (same as bronchus)
Fallopian tubes - Posterior
Between the PSIS and the spinous process of L5 (same as broad ligament)
Gallbladder - Posterior
Intertransverse space, midway between the spinous processes, between the 6th and 7th vertebrae on the right
Hemorrhoids - Posterior
On the sacrum close to the ilium at the lower end of the SI joint, and on the ischial tuberosity
Inguinal lymph nodes - Posterior
On the sacrum close to the ilium
Intestinal peristalsis (constipation) - Posterior
Costovertebral junction of the 11th rib on the right
Kidneys - Posterior
Intertransverse space between T12 and L1 vertebrae, midway between the spinous and transverse process
Larynx - Posterior
Midway between the tip of the transverse process and spinous process of C2 on the posterior aspect of the transverse process
Liver - Posterior
Intertransverse space, midway between the spinous and transverse processes, between 5th, 6th and 7th thoracic vertebrae on the right
Lower Lung - Posterior
Intertransverse space, midway between spinous and transverse processes of the 4th and 5th thoracic vertebrae
Upper Lung - Posterior
Intertransverse space, midway between spinous and transverse processes of the 3rd and 4th thoracic vertebrae
Middle Ear (otitis media) - Posterior
Upper edge of the posterior aspect of the tip of the C1 transverse process
Myocardium - Posterior
Intertransverse space, midway between spinous and the transverse processs of the 2nd and 3rd thoracic vertebra
Neck - Posterior - Posterior
Across the posterior aspect of the transverse processes of C3, C4, C5, C6, and C7
Neurasthenia - Posterior
Posterior aspect of the 4th rib, from the costovertebral junction to the rib angle
Nose - Posterior
Lateral aspect of the transverse process of C1
Ovaries - Posterior
Intertransverse space between the 9th and 10th thoracic vertebrae (inner half of ovary) and the 10th and 11th throacic vertebrae (outer half of ovary)
Pancreas - Posterior
Intertransverse space, midway between the spinous and transverse process, between the 7th and 8th thoracic vertebrae on the right
Pharynx - Posterior
Midway between the spinous process and the tip of the transverse process of C2, on the posterior aspect of the transverse process
Prostate - Posterior
Between the PSIS and spinous process of L5 (same as broad ligament and fallopian tubes)
Pyloric Stenosis - Posterior
Costovertebral junction of the 10th rib on the right
Rectum - Posterior
On the sacrum close to the ilium at the inferior aspect of the SI joint
Retina - Posterior
Around the suboccipital nerve
Sciatica (3) - Posterior
1st: From the greater trochanter downward 2-3” on the posterior outer aspect of the femur
2nd: Mid-posterior region of the femur 1/3 the distance up from the condyles
3rd: Just above the knee and continuing upward for 2” on te posterior outer aspect of the femur
Seminal Vesicles - Posterior
Between the PSIS and the spinous process of L5
Sinuses (facial) - Posterior
Midway between the tip of the transverse and spinous processes of C2 on the posterior aspect of the transverse process
Small Intestine - Posterior
Intertransverse spaces, midway between the spinous and transverse processes, between the 8th and 9th, 9th and 10th, 10th and 11th thoracic vertebrae on the left
Spleen - Posterior
Intertransverse space, midway between the spinous and transverse processes, between the 7th and 8th thoracic vertebrae on the left
Stomach (decreased peristalsis) - Posterior
Intertransverse space, midway between the spinous and transverse processes between the 6th and 7th thoracic vertebrae on the left
Stomach (hyperacidity) - Posterior
Intertransverse space, midway between the spinous and transverse processes, between the 5th and 6th thoracic vertebrae on the left
Testes - Posterior
Intertransverse space between 9th and 10th thoracic vertabrae (inner half of testes) and the 10th and 11th thoracic vertabrae (outer half of testes)
Thyroid - Posterior
Midway between the spinous process and the transverse processes of T2 (same as bronchus)
Tongue - Posterior
Midway between the transverse and spinous processes of C2 on the superior aspect of the transverse process
Tonsils - Posterior
Posterior surface of the C1 transverse process, midway between the nuchal ligament and lateral most aspect of the C1 transverse process
Urethra - Posterior
Upper edge of the transverse process of L2
Uterus - Posterior
Tip of the transverse process of L5 toward the iliac crest and between PSIS and spinous process of L5
Vagina (leukorrhea) - Posterior
Between the PSIS and spinous process of L5, the inner femoral condyle, and superiorly from 3-6” on the posterior aspect
Vagina - Posterior
Upper, inner aspect of the posterior thigh 3-5” and 1.5-2” wide and on the side of the articulation of the coccyx with the sacrum
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