Master Anterior Chapman Points for COMLEX

This space is the Chapman’s reflex point believed to correspond with the spleen. It is found just inferior to the 7th rib on the left.

Firm rotary movement in the 7th intercostal space on the left side is thought to identify irritation or dysfunction in the spleen.

This space is the Chapman’s reflex point believed to correspond with the pancreas. It is found just inferior to the 7th rib, lateral to the costal cartilage on the right side.

According to Chapman, palpation of the 7th intercostal space on the right side corresponds with the pancreas and is believed to be able to identify irritation or dysfunction in the pancreas.

The supraumbilical region believed by Chapman to correspond with the adrenal glands and the kidneys while the umbilical area corresponds to the bladder.

Deep firm rotary movement in the periumbilical region 2 inches superior and 1 inch lateral to the umbilicus is thought to identify irritation or dysfunction in the adrenal glands.

Deep firm rotary movement in the periumbilical region 1’’ superior and 1’’ lateral to the umbilicus is thought to identify irritation or dysfunction in the kidneys.

This space is the Chapman’s reflex point believed to correspond with the appendix.

Gentle rotary movement around the 12th rib tip on the right is believed by Chapman to correspond with the appendix and thought to identify irritation of the appendix.