Reflexes and Chapmans

Question 1

Chapman’s points around the umbilicus are viscerosomatic reflexes from the ________, ________, and ________.

Answer 1

Bladder, kidneys, and adrenal glands

Question 2

The main site for lymphatic emptying is in the anatomic ________.

Answer 2

Superior thoracic aperture

Question 3

Chapman’s points on the anterolateral thighs are viscerosomatic reflexes from the ________.

Answer 3

Large intestine

Question 4

Pectoralis trigger points in patients with cardiac disease may be associated with ________.

Answer 4

Coronary artery insufficiency

Question 5

The innervation of the ________ side of the heart has more influence on heart rate via the SA node.

Answer 5

Right

Question 6

Chapman’s points on the posterolateral thighs are viscerosomatic reflexes from the ________.

Answer 6

Prostate/broad ligament

Question 7

An active trigger point is one in which pain occurs at ________ with muscle activity or palpation.

Answer 7

Rest

Question 8

Prolonged poor posture that leads to palpitations is an example of a ________ reflex.

Answer 8

Somatovisceral

Question 9

Anterior Chapman’s points are used more so for assistance with ________.

Answer 9

Diagnosis

Question 10

The lower extremeties are innervated by what spinal cord level(s)? (sympathetics)

Answer 10

T11-L2

Question 11

A latent tigger point is one in which pain only occurs when probed with ________.

Answer 11

Steady pressure

Question 12

The kidneys are innervated by what spinal cord level(s)? (sympathetics)

Answer 12

T10-T11

Question 13

Chapman’s points on the tip of the 12th ribs are viscerosomatic reflexes from the ________.

Answer 13

Appendix

Question 14

A ________ is a hyper-irritable spot in skeletal muscle associated with a hypersensitive palpable nodule, in a taut band.

Answer 14

Myofascial trigger point

Question 15

The innervation of the ________ side of the heart has more influence on cardiac output and myocardial contractility.

Answer 15

Left

Question 16

The appendix is innervated by what spinal cord level(s)? (sympathetics)

Answer 16

T12

Question 17

The uterus/cervix are innervated by what spinal cord level(s)? (sympathetics)

Answer 17

T10-L2

Question 18

________ reflexes are tapioca bead like points that block lymphatic drainage, causing inflammation.

Answer 18

Chapman’s

Question 19

The Chapman’s point in the second intercostal space is a viscerosomatic reflex from the ________.

Answer 19

Myocardium

Question 20

The adrenal medulla is innervated by what spinal cord level(s)? (sympathetics)

Answer 20

T10

Question 21

The bladder is innervated by what spinal cord level(s)? (sympathetics)

Answer 21

T11-L2

Question 22

Facilitated segments require ________ stimulation than normal to trigger an action potential.

Answer 22

Less

Question 23

Posterior Chapman’s points are used more so for ________.

Answer 23

Treatment

Question 24

The prostate is innervated by what spinal cord level(s)? (sympathetics)

Answer 24

T12-L2

Question 25

Facilitated segments can be maintained by ________ CNS activity.

Answer 25

NORMAL

Question 26

The lower ureters are innervated by what spinal cord level(s)? (sympathetics)

Answer 26

T12-L1

Question 27

The upper ureters are innervated by what spinal cord level(s)? (sympathetics)

Answer 27

T10-T11

Question 28

The upper extremeties are innervated by what spinal cord level(s)? (sympathetics)

Answer 28

T2-T6

Question 29

The ________ reflex is an example of a vicserovisceral reflex.

Answer 29

Gastro-colic (food in, poop out)

Question 30

Tightness in the left shoulder/arm with the onset of an MI is an example of a ________ reflex.

Answer 30

Viscerosomatic

Question 31

The ________ reflex and ________ are examples of somatosomatic reflexes.

Answer 31

Righting, myofascial trigger points

Question 32

________ occurs from overlap of visceral afferent neurons and somatic efferent neurons.

Answer 32

Referred pain