chapman's points Flashcards
abdomen
a: upper edge of body & ramus of pubic bone near the pubic symphysis
p: tip of transverse process of L2
adrenals
a: 2-2.5” above & 1” lateral on either side of umbilicus
p: T11-T12 intertransverse space
appendix
a: upper edge of 12th rib near tip on the R
p: T11-T12 intertransverse space on R
bladder
a: around umbilicus as well as on pubic symphysis closes to median line
p: upper edge of transverse process of L2
broad ligament
a: from greater trochanter to w/in 2” of the knee joint on the outer aspect of femur
p: between PSIS & & spinous process of L5
clitoris
a: upper, inner aspect of posterior thigh 3’5” long & 1.5-2” wide
p: articulation of coccyx w/ sacrum
esophagus
a: between 2nd & 3rd ribs (2nd intercostal space) close to the sternum
p:
1. midway b/n tip of tp & spinous process of T2 on posterior aspect of transverse process
inguinal lymph nodes
a: lowest 2/5th of the sartorius muscle & its attachment to tibia, & just above medial femoral condyle
p: on sacrum close to ilium
gallbladder
a: between 6th & 7th ribs (6th intercostal space) from mid-clavicular line to the sternum on the R
p:
intestinal peristalsis (constipation)
a: between ASIS & greater trochanter
p: costovertebral jx of 11th rib on R
kidney
a: 1” above & 1” lateral on either side of umbilicus
p: T12-L1 intertransverse space (midway between SP & TP)
larynx
a: upper surface of 2nd rib, 2-3” lateral from sternum
p: mdiway between tip of TP & SP of C2 on posterior aspect of TP
liver
a: R 5th intercostal space & R 6th intercostal space from sternum to mid clavicular line
p: 5th, 6th, & 7th intertransverse space for Thoracic vertebrae on Right
lung, lower
a: 4th intercostal space close to the sternum
p: intertransverse space, midway between spinous & transverse process of 4th & 5th thoracic vertebrae
lung, upper
a: 3rd intercostal space close to the sternum
p: intertransverse space, midway between spinous & transverse processes of 4th & 5th thoracic vertebrae
middle ear (otitis media)
a: upper edge of clavicle, just lateral to where it crosses the 1st rib
p: upper edge of posterior aspect of tip of C1 transverse process
myocardium
a: 2nd intercostal space close to the sternum
p: intertransverse space, midway between spinous & transverse processes of 2nd & 3rd thoracic vertebrae
ovaries
a: upper, medial border of pubic bone
p: intertransverse space between 9th & 10th thoracic vertebrae (inner 1/2 of ovary) & 10th & 11th thoracic vertebrae (outer 1/2 of ovary)
pancreas
a: 7th intercostal space on R close to costochondral jx
p: intertransverse space, midway between spinous & transverse processes, between 7th & 8th t vertebrae on R
prostate
a:
1. laterally on either side of pubic symphysis
2. from greater trochanter inferiorly to w/in 2’” of knee joint on outer aspect of femur
p: b/n PSIS & sp of L5 (same as broad ligament & fallopian tubes)
pyloric stenosis
a: along sternal body from angle of Louis to xiphoid process
p: costovertebral jx of 10th rib on R
rectum
a: around lesser trochanter
p: on sacrum close to ilium at inferior aspect of si joint
small intestine
a: 8th, 9th, & 10th intercostal space near cartilaginous attachments bilaterally
p: 8th, 9th, 10th intertransverse spaces
spleen
a: 7th intercostal space on L close to costochondral jx
p: 7th intertransverse space on L
stomach, decreased peristalsis
a: 6th intercostal space from mid-clavicular lien to sternum on L
p: 6th intertransverse space on L
stomach, hyperacidity
a: 5th intercostal space from mid-clavicular line to sternum on L
p: 5th intertransverse space on L
testes
a: upper medial border of pubic bone
p:
inner 1/2: 9th intertransverse space
outer 1/2: 10th intertransverse space
urethra
a: medial edge of pubic ramus near upper edge of pubic symphysis
p: upper edge of Tp of L2
uterus
a: upper edge of jx of pubic rammus w/ ischium
p: tip of TP of L5 toward iliac crest & between PSIS & SP of L5
fallopian tubes
p: between PSIS & SP of L5 (same as broad ligament)
hemorrhoids
p:
1. on sacrum close to ilium at lower end of SI joint
2. on ischial tuberosity
seminal vesicles
p: between PSIS & sp of L5
vagina (leukorrhea)
p:
1. between PSIS & sp of L5
2. inner femoral condyle & superiorly from 3’6” on posterior aspect
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vagina
p: upper, inner aspect of posterior thigh 3-5” long & 1.5-2” wide & on side of articulation of coccyx w/ sacrum