Master Chapman’s Points - Anterior Part One with Picmonic for Medicine

The 2nd intercostal space on the left lateral border of the sternum is the Chapman’s reflex point that corresponds to the thyroid and heart. This space is located directly below the 2nd rib.

Palpation in the 2nd intercostal space to the left side of the sternal border is the palpatory technique thought to identify irritation or dysfunction of the heart. Deep rotary movement in this same space is thought by Chapman to identify irritation or dysfunction of the thyroid gland.

The 3rd & 4th intercostal spaces on the lateral borders of the sternum are the Chapman’s reflex point that corresponds to the lungs. The 3rd intercostal spaces bilaterally to the sternum is the Chapman’s reflex point that corresponds to the upper lung. The 4th intercostal spaces on either side of the sternum correspond to the lower lung on their respective sides. The 3rd and 4th spaces are located directly below the 3rd and 4th ribs respectively.

Deep firm rotary palpation in the 3rd and 4th intercostal space to the left side of the sternal border is the palpatory technique thought to identify irritation or dysfunction of the lungs.

The 6th intercostal space on the left side, one inch from to the sternoclavicular joint is the Chapman’s reflex point that is believed to correspond to peristalsis of the stomach. The 5th intercostal space is thought to correspond with acidity of the stomach.

Palpation in the 6th intercostal space on the left side is thought to identify irritation or dysfunction in the stomach relating to peristalsis.

The 6th intercostal space on the right side, one inch lateral to the sternoclavicular joint is the Chapman’s reflex point that is believed to correspond with the liver and gallbladder.

Palpation in the 6th intercostal space on the right side is thought to identify irritation or dysfunction in the liver and gallbladder.