Chapman Points Quiz & Flashcards: Anterior and Posterior

Study Notes

Chapman Points Overview

Chapman points are specific locations on the body used in osteopathic practice to identify organ dysfunction through visceral-somatic connections.

Middle Ear

Posterior Point: Located on articular pillars of C1 vertebra.
Anterior Point: Found superior to medial clavicles.

Sinuses and Pharynx

Sinuses (Anterior): Located inferior to medial clavicles.
Pharynx (& Tonsils - Posterior): Found on C2 articular pillars.

Cervicals and Lungs

Cervicals (Posterior): Points are on C3-C7 articular pillars.
Upper Lung (Posterior): Found on T3 transverse process.
Lower Lung (Posterior): Located on T4 transverse process.

Stomach and Liver

Stomach Acidity (L) / Liver (R): Found on T6 transverse process.
Stomach Peristalsis (L) / Liver Gallbladder (R): Located on T7 transverse process.
Pylorus: Found on T9 transverse process.

Anterior Chapman Points for Digestive Organs

Pharynx: Positioned inferior to the sternoclavicular joint.
Tonsils: Found on medial 1st intercostal spaces.
Tongue: Located on medial 2nd ribs.
Thyroid: Found on medial 2nd intercostal spaces.
Upper Lung (Anterior): Positioned on medial 3rd intercostal spaces.
Lower Lung (Anterior): Located on medial 4th intercostal spaces.
Liver: Found on right medial 5th intercostal spaces.
Liver Gallbladder Pancreas: Positioned on medial right 6th intercostal space.
Pancreas: Located on medial right 7th intercostal space.
Stomach Acidity (Anterior): Found on medial left 5th intercostal space.
Spleen (Anterior): Positioned on medial left 7th intercostal space.
Stomach Peristalsis (Anterior): Found on medial left 6th intercostal space.

Adrenals, Appendix, and Intestinal Points

Adrenals (Anterior): Located 1 inch lateral and 2 inches superior to the umbilicus.
Appendix (Anterior): Found at the tip of the right 12th rib.
Small Intestines: Located 1-2 inches inferior and lateral to the ASIS.

Pylorus and Reproductive Organs

Pylorus (Anterior): Positioned on the midline of the body of the sternum.
Ovaries: Found anteriorly on pubic tubercles and posteriorly on T10 transverse process.
Urethra: Located anteriorly on pubic tubercles and posteriorly on L3 transverse process.
Uterus: Anteriorly on inferior pubic rami and posterior points on L5 transverse process.

Rectum and Colon

Rectum: Anteriorly at lesser trochanters and on lateral aspect of middle sacrum.
Colon: Reflex found within the iliotibial band from the greater trochanter to just above the knee.

Appendix (Posterior)

Appendix (Posterior): Located at the transverse process of T11 vertebra and can help in diagnosing acute appendicitis.

Adrenals (Posterior)

Adrenals: Points between the spinous process of T11 vertebrae.

Bladder

Bladder: Anteriorly located in the periumbilical region and posteriorly on the L2 transverse process.

Description

This quiz explores the anatomy and locations of Chapman points as used in osteopathic practice. Understand how these points can help identify organ dysfunction through their visceral-somatic connections. Test your knowledge on points related to the middle ear, sinuses, pharynx, cervicals, lungs, stomach, and liver.