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Gastrointestinal - Chapman's Points Flashcards

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What is the anterior abdomen chapman’s point?

A

Just lateral to the pubic symphysis on the upper edge of the ramus.

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What is the posterior abdomen chapman’s point?

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Tip of the transverse process of L2

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What is the anterior appendix chapman’s point?

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Upper edge of the 12th rib on the right, near the tip

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What is the posterior appendix chapman’s point?

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Intertransverse space of TV11/12 on the right

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What is the anterior chapman’s point for the colon?`

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This can be an area 1-2” wide from the trochanter to patella on the antero-lateral surface of the femur.

ON THE RIGHT
The upper 1/5 corresponds to the cecum
Middle 3/5 = ascending colon
Lower 1/5 = initial 2/5 of transverse colon

ON THE LEFT
The lower 1/5 = remaining 3/5 of transverse colon
Middle 3/5 = descending colon
Upper 1/5 = sigmoid colon
Superior trochanter = recto-sigmoid junction

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What is the posterior chapman’s point for the colon?

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A triangular area spanning from transverse processes of LV2 and LV4 to the iliac crest

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What is the anterior chapman’s point for the esophagus?

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2nd intercostal space near the sternum

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What is the posterior chapman’s point for the esophagus?

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Midway between the spinous and transverse process of TV2

NOTE: Same as the bronchus

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What is the anterior chapman’s point for the gallbladder

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6th intercostal space between the MCL and sternum on the right

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What is the posterior chapman’s point for the gallbladder?

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Intertransverse space of TV6/7 on the right

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What is the anterior chapman’s point of constipation?

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Between the ASIS and greater trochanter

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What is the posterior chapman’s point of constipation?

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Costovertebral junction of the 11th rib on the right

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What is the anterior chapman’s point of the liver?

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5th and 6th intercostal spaces from MCL to sternum on the right

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What is the posterior chapman’s point of the liver?

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Intertransverse space of TV5/6 or TV6/7 on the right

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What is the anterior chapman’s point of the pancreas?

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7th intercostal space near the costochondral junction, on the right

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16
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What is the posterior chapman’s point of the pancreas?

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Intertransverse space of TV7/8 on the right

17
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What is the anterior chapman’s point for pyloric stenosis?

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Sternal body from angle to xiphoid

18
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What is the posterior chapman’s point for pyloric stenosis?

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Costovertebral junction of the 10th rib on the right

19
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What is the anterior chapman’s point of the rectum?

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Lesser trochanter of the femur

20
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What is the posterior chapman’s point of the rectum?

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Inferior aspect of the SI joint, on the edge of the sacrum

21
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What is the anterior chapman’s point of the small intestine?

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8th, 9th, and 10th intercostal spaces near the cartilaginous attachments

22
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What is the posterior chapman’s point of the small intestine?

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Intertransverse spaces of TV8/9, TV9/10, and TV10/11

23
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What is the spleen anterior chapman’s point?

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7th intercostal space near costochondral joint on the left

24
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What is the posterior chapman’s point of the spleen?

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Intertransverse space of TV7/8 on the left

25
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What is the anterior chapman’s point for decreased stomach peristalsis?

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6th intercostal space from MCL to sternum on the left

26
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What is the posterior chapman’s point for decreased stomach peristalsis?

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Intertransverse space of TV6/7 on the left

27
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What is the anterior chapman’s point of stomach hyperacidity?

A

5th intercostal space from MCL to sternum on the left

28
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What is the posterior chapman’s point for stomach hyperacidity?

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Intertransverse space of TV5/6 on the left

29
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What is the anterior chapman’s point for the tongue?

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Superior aspect of the 2nd rib near the sternum

30
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What is the posterior chapman’s point for the tongue?

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Midway between the spinous and transverse processes of CV2

31
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What is the anterior chapman’s point for the tonsils?

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1st intercostal space near the sternum

32
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What is the posterior chapman’s point for the tonsils?

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Midway between the transverse process and nuchal ligament of CV1

33
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What is the posterior chapman’s point for hemorrhoids?

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Inferior aspect of the SI joint, on the edge of the sacrum and on the ischial tuberosity

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