Chapman's Points Flashcards
Appendix:
-Anterior
Tip of Right 12th rib
Appendix:
-Posterior
Transverse process of T11
**this point directs differential diagnosis more toward ACUTE APPENDICITIS
Adrenals:
-Anterior
2” superior and 1” lateral to the Umbilicus
Adrenals:
-Posterior
Bwtn the Spinous and Transverse process of T11 and T12
Kidney:
-Anterior
1” Superior and 1” Lateral to the umbilicus
Kidney:
-Posterior
Btwn the Spinous and Transverse process of T12 and L1
Bladder:
-Anterior
Periumbilical region
Colon
Lateral thigh within the Iliotibial band from Greater Trochanter to just above the Knee
Pancreas:
-Anterior
Lateral to costal cartilage btwn Ribs 7 and 8 on the RIGHT
Asthma (acute)
T2 on Left
Prostate
Posterior margin of Iliotibial band
2nd Intercostal space
Thyroid
Esophagus
Myocardium
Bronchi
1st Intercostal space
Tonsils
4th Intercostal space
Lung disease
6th Intercostal space on Left
Stomach Peristalsis
6th Intercostal space on the Right
Liver
Gallbladder
5th Intercostal space on Left
Stomach Hyperacidity
5th Intercostal space on the Right
Liver
7th Intercostal space on the Left
Spleen
7th Intercostal space on the Right
Pancreas
Periumbilical
Bladder
8-10 Intercostal
Small Intestines
Middle Ear Chapman point
1st Rib & Clavicles, Lateral to where they cross the 1st rib
Between the Spinous and Transverse process of:
- T7-8 on Right
Pancreas
Between the Spinous and Transverse process of:
- T11-12
Adrenals
Between the Spinous and Transverse process of:
- T12-L1
Kidney
Superior edge of L2 Transverse process
Bladder
Eyes (anterior point)
Surgical neck of the Right Humerus
Tonsils
1st Intercostal space
Esophagus, Bronchi, Thyroid, Myocardium
2nd Intercostal space
Upper lung and Upper Extremities
Third Intercostal space
Middle ear (otitis media)
First rib and Clavicles, lateral to where they cross first rib