Chapman's Points Flashcards
Arms
Anterior - none
Posterior- superior medial border of scapula, T2 lateral to spinous process
Middle Ear
Anterior - superior, medial 1/3 of clavicle
Posterior - occipital 2cm lateral from midline
Sinuses
Anterior - superior border of rib 2, inferior medial clavicle
Posterior - below occipital, lateral to spinous processes of C2
Larynx
Anterior - on rib 2 at costochondral junction
Posterior - lateral to spinous process of C2
Tonsils
Anterior - between ribs 1/2 just lateral to manubrium
Posterior - none
Retina/conjunctiva
Anterior - lateral humerus
Posterior - none
Tongue
Anterior - junction of 1st rib and sternum
Posterior - lateral to spinous processes of C2
Spleen
Between ribs 7/8 at costochondral junction on the LEFT
Posterior - lateral to T7 on the LEFT
Esophagus
Anterior - between ribs 2/3 parasternally
Posterior - lateral to T2 sinuous process
Stomach
Anterior - between ribs 5/6 and 6/7 at costochondral junction on the LEFT
Posterior - lateral to T5 and T6 spinous processes on the LEFT
Liver
Anterior - between rib 5/6 and 6/7 at costochondral junction on the RIGHT
Posterior - lateral to T5 and T6 spinous process on the RIGHT
Gallbladder
Anterior - between rib 6/7 at costochondral junction on the RIGHT
Posterior - lateral to T6 spinous process on the RIGHT
Pancreas
Anterior (head) - between ribs 7/8 at intercostal spaces on the RIGHT
Posterior - lateral to T7 spinous process on the RIGHT
Small intestines
Anterior - between ribs 8/9, 9/10, and 10/11 bilaterally at costochondral junction
Posterior - lateral to T8, T9, T10 spinous processes
Appendix
Anterior - tip of the 12th rib on the RIGHT
Posterior - lateral to T12 on the RIGHT