PPC OMM Block 8 Practice Exam

The anterior Chapman point for the larynx is located 5-7 cm lateral to the sternocostal junction of which rib?

3-4 cm Medial to 1st Rib and Clavicle 5-7 cm Lateral to Sternocostal Junction of Rib 2 Between Rib 1 and 2 Adjacent to Sternum Superior Aspect of Clavicles Just Lateral to Junction with 1st Rib

Correct Answer:

5-7 cm Lateral to Sternocostal Junction of Rib 2

Explanation:

Chapman points are small, precise reflex points on the body used in OMM to reflect visceral tissues. The anterior point for the larynx is located in the second intercostal space, about 5 to 7 centimeters lateral to the sternocostal junction of the second rib. This specific location mirrors the reflex pathway from the larynx to the chest wall, so palpating and treating this point can address laryngeal dysfunction. The other locations described do not align with the larynx reflex point, as they correspond to different areas or are in different intercostal spaces.

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