PPC OMM Block 8 Practice Exam

The anterior Chapman point for the spleen is located at which joint?

RIGHT 7th costochondral joint LEFT 6th costochondral joint LEFT 7th costochondral joint LEFT 5th costochondral joint

Correct Answer:

LEFT 7th costochondral joint

Explanation:

Chapman points are small, discrete spots on the body surface that reflect visceral function and guide treatment. An anterior point for a given organ lies on the chest wall at a location that corresponds to the organ’s surface map and its sympathetic innervation. The spleen sits in the left upper quadrant, so its anterior Chapman point is on the left side. The classic location is the left 7th costochondral junction, which lines up with the spleen’s visceral representation. Applying gentle pressure there can influence splenic lymphatics and autonomic tone. Locations on the right side or at different costochondral levels don’t correspond to the spleen’s surface map, so they aren’t correct for this organ.

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