What are Chapman's points used for in OMM?

• A. They serve as landmarks for bone palpation
• B. They indicate dermatome levels
• C. They guide muscle insertion palpation
• D. They are tender reflex points used to indicate visceral dysfunction and guide targeted therapy

Answer: (D)

Chapman's points are tender reflex points in the soft tissues that signal dysfunction in a specific organ. Their locations and tenderness guide the clinician to the involved visceral system and help direct targeted OMM treatments aimed at normalizing autonomic tone and fascial patterns around that organ. They are distinct from dermatome maps or muscle insertion landmarks; Chapman's points are not used for bone palpation or assessing muscle attachments, but as indirect indicators of visceral pathology and as a guide for focused therapy.