Chapmans points and Trigger Points Flashcards
Appendix
A: tip of 12th Rib on R
P: T11-12 on R
Adrenals
A: 2” superior and 1” lateral to umbilicus
P: bw T11-12
Kidneys
A: 1” superior and 1” lateral to umbilicus
P: bw T12-L1
Bladder
A: Periumbilical region
P: L2
Colon (and broad ligament and prostate anteriorly ONLY)
A: on lateral thigh within the IT band from the greater trochanter to just above the knee
P: L2-4 Triangle
trigger point within the pectoralis muscle between the 5th and 6th ribs near the sternum is associated with what?
supraventricular tachycardia
Tenderpoints vs trigger points
Tenderpoints DO NOT refer pain, triggerpoints do
Gallbladder
A: 6th ICS on R
P: btw T6-7 on R
Liver
A: 5th and 6th ICS on R
P: btw T5-7 on R
Upper lung and lower lung
A: 3rd ICS, 4th ICS
P: btw T3-4, Btw T4-5
Otitis Media
A: upper edge of clavicle
P:T1
Myocardium
A: 2nd ICS
P: btw T2-3
Ovaries and Testes
A: upper, medial border of pubic bone
P: Btw T9-11
Pancreas
A: 7th ICS on R
P: T7-8 on R
Prostate (not colon location)
A: either side of the pubic symphysis
P: PSIS and L5 (same as broad ligament and uterus)
Rectum
A: lesser trochanter
P: btw ilium and sacrum on lower boarder
Spleen
A: 7th ICS on L
P: T7-8 on L
Stomach (hyperacidity, and decreased peristalsis)
A: 5th ICS on L, 6th ICS on L
P:T5-6 on L, T6-7 on L
Thyroid
A: 2nd ICS
P: T2
Uterus
A: btw pubic ramus and ischium
P: PSIS to L5 (same as broad ligament and prostate)
Broad ligament:
A: same as colon
P: btw PSIS and L5 (same as prostate and uterus)
vagina posteriorly
upper inner aspect of thigh
