Chapman reflex points are used in visceral assessment to?

• A. They diagnose visceral lesions directly.
• B. They measure visceral blood flow.
• C. They guide focused OMM therapy by corresponding to specific visceral segments.
• D. They replace imaging in visceral disease.

Answer: (C)

Chapman reflex points act as surface markers that map to deeper visceral segments, guiding where to apply focused OMM therapy. Each point corresponds to a specific visceral region via its autonomic connections, so palpating a tender Chapman point helps orient treatment toward the related organ. They are not used to diagnose lesions directly, measure blood flow, or replace imaging; instead, they provide clues to target manual techniques that can influence the visceral system.