Chapman's Reflexes

Question 1

Steps of Chapman’s Point Treatment

Answer 1

1. Locate Chapman’s point
2. Firm pressure with finger pad of one finger
3. Apply somewhat heavy pressure to gangliform mass
4. Slowly move tip of finger in circular direction (To flatten mass)
5. Continue moving pressure 10-30 seconds, alternate clockwise/counterclockwise
6. Cease when mass disappears or pt/physician can no longer tolerate treatment

Question 2

Posterior Upper Extremities Chapman’s Point

Answer 2

Superior medial border of scapula

C2-T7 Lateral to spinous process

Question 3

Anterior Middle Ear Chapman’s Point

Answer 3

Superior, medial 1/3rd of clavicle

Question 4

Anterior Sinuses Chapman’s Point

Answer 4

Superior border of rib 2, inferior middle clavicle

Question 5

Anterior Larynx Chapman’s Point

Answer 5

Rib 2 at costochondral junction

Question 6

Anterior Tonsils Chapman’s Point

Answer 6

B/w ribs 1 and 2 just lateral to the manubrium

Question 7

Anterior Tongue Chapman’s Point

Answer 7

Medial to Rib 2 Costochondral jxn

Question 8

Posterior Middle Ear Chapman’s Point

Answer 8

Occiput 2cm lateral from midline

Question 9

Posterior Sinuses Chapman’s Point

Answer 9

Below occiput, lateral to spinous process of C2

Question 10

Posterior Larynx Chapman’s Reflex

Answer 10

Lateral to Spinous Process of C2

Question 11

Posterior Tongue Chapman’s Point

Answer 11

Lateral to Spinous Process of C2

Question 12

Anterior Spleen Chapman’s Point

Answer 12

B/w Ribs 7 and 8 at the costochondral junction on the left

Question 13

Posterior Spleen Chapman’s Point

Answer 13

Lateral to T7 on the left

Question 14

Anterior Esophagus Chapman’s Point

Answer 14

B/w ribs 2 and 3 parasternally

Question 15

Posterior Esophagus Chapman’s Point

Answer 15

Lateral to T2 Spinous process

Question 16

Anterior Stomach Chapman’s Point

Answer 16

B/w left ribs 5/6 and 6/7 at costochondral junction

Question 17

Posterior Stomach Chapman’s Point

Answer 17

Lateral to left T5 and T6 spinous process

Question 18

Anterior Liver Chapman’s Point

Answer 18

B/w right ribs 5/6 and 6/7 at costochondral junction

Question 19

Posterior Liver Chapman’s Point

Answer 19

Lateral to right T5 and T6 spinous process

Question 20

Anterior Gallbladder Chapman’s Point

Answer 20

B/w right ribs 6/7 at costochondral junction

Question 21

Posterior Gallbladder Chapman’s Point

Answer 21

Lateral to right T6 spinous process

Question 22

Anterior Pancreas Chapman’s Point

Answer 22

B/w right ribs 7/8 at costochondral junction

Question 23

Posterior Pancreas Chapman’s Point

Answer 23

Lateral to right T7 spinous process

Question 24

Anterior Small Intestine Chapman’s Point

Answer 24

B/w ribs 8/9, 9/10, 10/11 bilaterally at costochondral jxn

Question 25

Posterior Small Intestine Chapman’s Point

Answer 25

Lateral to T8, T9, T10 spinous process

Question 26

Anterior Appendix Chapman’s Point

Answer 26

Tip of the right 12th rib

Question 27

Posterior Appendix Chapman’s Point

Answer 27

Lateral to right T12

Question 28

Anterior Intestinal Peristalsis Chapman’s Point

Answer 28

Lateral to AIIS bilaterally

Question 29

Posterior Intestinal Peristalsis Chapman’s Point

Answer 29

Superior surface of rib 11, medial to rib angle

Question 30

Anterior Colon Chapman’s Point

Answer 30

Iliotibial band (as if the colon were laid along the femur: cecum at greater trochanter, hepatic flexure above the right knee)

Question 31

Posterior Colon Chapman’s Point

Answer 31

Transverse process of L2-L4

Question 32

Posterior Rectum Chapman’s Point

Answer 32

Lateral sacrum halfway b/w sacral sulcus and ILA

Question 33

Anterior Bronchus Chapman’s Point

Answer 33

Rib 2/3 intercostal space at sternal border

Question 34

Posterior Bronchus Chapman’s Point

Answer 34

Lateral to spinous process of T2

Question 35

Anterior Upper Lung Chapman’s Point

Answer 35

Rib 3/4 intercostal space at sternal border

Question 36

Posterior Upper Lung Chapman’s Point

Answer 36

Lateral Spinous Process of T3

Question 37

Anterior Lower Lung Chapman’s Point

Answer 37

Rib 4/5 intercostal space at sternal border

Question 38

Posterior Lower Lung Chapman’s Point

Answer 38

Lateral spinous process of T4

Question 39

Anterior Myocardium Chapman’s Point

Answer 39

Rib 2/3 IC space parasternally

Question 40

Posterior Myocardium Chapman’s Point

Answer 40

Superior border of T3 (lateral to spinous process)

Question 41

Anterior Kidneys Chapman’s Point

Answer 41

Anterior abdominal wall 1 cm superior/lateral to umbilicus

Question 42

Posterior Kidneys Chapman’s Point

Answer 42

Lateral to spinous process of L1

Question 43

Posterior Ureters Chapman’s Point

Answer 43

Transverse process of L2

Question 44

Anterior Bladder Chapman’s Point

Answer 44

Umbilicus

Question 45

Posterior Bladder Chapman’s Point

Answer 45

Transverse process of L2

Question 46

Anterior Prostate Chapman’s Point

Answer 46

Posterior aspect of IT band

Question 47

Posterior Prostate Chapman’s Point

Answer 47

S1

Question 48

Anterior Urethra Chapman’s Point

Answer 48

Superior surface of pubic bone

Question 49

Posterior Seminal Vesicles Chapman’s Point

Answer 49

Anterior/superior surface of PSIS and posterior femoral head

Question 50

Anterior Uterus Chapman’s Point

Answer 50

2cm lateral (from midline) to inferior pubic bone

Question 51

Posterior Uterus Chapman’s Point

Answer 51

Posterior transverse process of L5

Sacral sulcus

Question 52

Anterior Ovaries Chapman’s Point

Answer 52

Pubic tubercle

Question 53

Posterior Ovaries Chapman’s Point

Answer 53

Inferolateral portion of T10

Question 54

Anterior Broad Ligament Chapman’s Point

Answer 54

Posterior aspect of IT band

Question 55

Posterior Broad Ligament Chapman’s Point

Answer 55

Sacral sulcus

Question 56

Posterior Vagina Chapman’s Point

Answer 56

Sacral sulcus

Question 57

Posterior Fallopian Tubes Chapman’s Point

Answer 57

Posterior femoral head

Superomedial to PSIS

Question 58

Anterior Thyroid Chapman’s Point

Answer 58

Rib 2/3 IC space at parasternal border

Question 59

Posterior Thyroid Chapman’s Point

Answer 59

Lateral to spinous process of T2

Question 60

Anterior Adrenal Chapman’s Point

Answer 60

2cm superior and 2cm lateral to umbilicus

Question 61

Posterior Adrenal Chapman’s Point

Answer 61

Lateral to spinous process of T11