Chapman's points

Question 1

Abdomen anterior

Answer 1

Upper edge of the body and ramus of the pubic bone near the pubic symphysis

Question 2

Adrenals anterior

Answer 2

2-2.5” above and 1” lateral on either side of the umbilicus.

Question 3

Appendix anterior

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Arm circulation anterior

Answer 4

Muscular attachments of the pectoralis minor to the 3rd, 4th and 5th ribs

Question 5

Arm Neuritis anterior

Answer 5

between the 3rd and 4th ribs (3rd intercostal space) near the sternum

Question 6

Bladder anterior

Answer 6

Around the umbilicus, as well as on the pubic symphysis close to the median line

Question 7

Broad ligament anterior

Answer 7

From the greater trochanter to within 2” of the knee joint on the outer aspect of the femur

Question 8

Bronchus anterior

Answer 8

Between the 2nd and 3rd ribs (2nd intercostal space) close to the sternum

Question 9

cerebellum anterior

Answer 9

tip of the coracoid process

Question 10

Clitoris anterior

Answer 10

upper inner aspect of the posterior thigh 3-5” long and 1.5-2” wide

Question 11

Colon (spastic constipation or colitis) anterior

Answer 11

An area 1-2” wide, extending from the greater trochanter to within and inch of the patella on the anterior-lateral aspect of the femur; On the right side = upper 1/5th indicates cecum, next 3/5th reflects the ascending colon, last 1/5th reflects the first 2/5th of transverse colon; on the left side = first 1/5th just above the knee corresponds to the last 3/5th of transverse colon, the middle 3/5th reflects the descending colon, and the last 1/5th is the sigmoid; the extreme upper end of the trochanter on the left side = the recto-sigmoid junction

Question 12

Conjunctiva anterior

Answer 12

anterior aspect of the humerus, middle aspect of the surgical neck inferiorly

Question 13

Esophagus anterior

Answer 13

Between the 2nd and 3rd ribs (2nd intercostal space) close to the sternum

Question 14

Inguinal lymph nodes anterior

Answer 14

Lowest 2/5th of the sartorius muscle and its attachment to the tibia, and just above the medial femoral condyle

Question 15

Gallbladder anterior

Answer 15

Between the 6th and 7th ribs (6th intercostal space) from the mid-clavicular line to the sternum the right

Question 16

Intestinal peristalsis (constipation) anterior

Answer 16

Between the ASIS and the greater trochanter

Question 17

Kidney anterior

Answer 17

1” above and 1” lateral on either side of the umbilicus

Question 18

Larynx anterior

Answer 18

Upper surface of 2nd rib, 2-3” lateral from the sternum

Question 19

Liver anterior

Answer 19

Between the 5th and 6th ribs (5th intercostal space) and the 6th and 7th ribs (6th intercostal space) from the mid-clavivular line to the sternum on the right

Question 20

Lung, lower anterior

Answer 20

Between the 4th and 5th ribs (4th intercostal space) close to the sternum

Question 21

Lung upper anterior

Answer 21

Between the 3rd and 4th ribs (3rd intercostal space) close to the sternum

Question 22

Middle ear (otits media) anterior

Answer 22

Upper edge of the clavicle, just lateral where it crosses the 1st rib

Question 23

Myocardium anterior

Answer 23

Between teh 2nd and 3rd ribs (2nd intercostal space) close to the sternum

Question 24

neck anterior

Answer 24

inner aspect of the upper end of the humerus from the surgical neck inferiorly

Question 25

Neurasthenia anterior

Answer 25

all muscular attachments of pectoralis major on the humerus, clavicle, sternum and cartilage of the ribs, especially rib 4 in front of the mid-axillary line

Question 26

Nose anterior

Answer 26

Costochondral junction of 1st rib

Question 27

Ovaries anterior

Answer 27

upper, medial border of the pubic bone