Chapman's points Flashcards
larynx
A: rib 2 at cc jxn
P: lateral to C2 SP
tonsils
A: btwn ribs 1-2 lat to manubrium (1st intercostal space)
P: C1 midway along articular process
tongue
A: medial rib 2
P: lateral to C2 SP
spleen
A: LEFT - btwn rib 7-8
P: left T7 SP
esophagus
A: btwn ribs 2/3 parasternally
P: lat to T2 SP
stomach
A: left btwn ribs 5-6, 6-7
P: lateral to T5 and T6 SP
liver
A: RIGHT - btwn ribs 5-6
P lateral to T5-T6 SP
gallbladder
A: RIGHT - btwn ribs 6-7
P: right T6 SP
Bronchitis
A: 2nd intercostal space
P: below TP of T2
Upper lung
A: 3rd ICS
P: btwn TP of T3-4
Lower lung
A: 4th ICS
P: btwn TP of T4-5
Pancreas
A: RIGHT - btwn ribs 7-8
P: RIGHT btwn T7-8 just lateral to SP
Small intestines
A: RIGHT - btwn ribs 8-9, 9-10, 10-11
P: btwn T8-9, T9-10, T11-12 just lateral to SP
Appendix
A: RIGHT - 12th rib tip