Thoracic and Rib Tenderpoints

Question 1

A1T

Answer 1

On superior aspect of suprasternal notch

Question 2

A2T

Answer 2

Middle of manubrium

Question 3

A3T

Answer 3

On sternum at level of costal cartilage of TV3

Question 4

A4T

Answer 4

On sternum at level of costal cartilage of TV4

Question 5

A5T

Answer 5

Just superior to xiphi-sternal junction

Question 6

A6T

Answer 6

On xiphi-sternal junction

Question 7

A7T

Answer 7

Tip of xiphoid process

Question 8

A8T

Answer 8

2/3 way up from umbilicus to xiphoid

Question 9

A9T

Answer 9

1/3 way up from umbilicus to xiphoid

Question 10

A10T

Answer 10

1/3 way down from umbilicus to pubes

Question 11

A11T

Answer 11

2/3 way down from umbilicus to pubes

Question 12

A12T

Answer 12

Midcoronal line on iliac crest on same plane as A11T

Question 13

ALT5-8

Answer 13

On costal cartilages at levels of TV5-8

Question 14

AR1

Answer 14

Below clavicle on rib 1, lateral to manubrium

Question 15

AR2

Answer 15

Midclavicular line, lateral to manubrium

Question 16

AR3-6

Answer 16

Anterior axillary line on ribs 3-6

Question 17

PR1

Answer 17

Posterior margin of rib head beneath margin of trapezius m.

Question 18

PR2-6

Answer 18

Rib angles at medial border of scapula on ribs 2-6