Anterior 1st rib, one inch lateral to sternum corresponds to which point?

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In osteopathic palpation, anterior tender points on the chest map to visceral structures. The spot on the anterior chest wall about one inch lateral to the sternum at the level of the first rib corresponds specifically to the pharynx. This reflects a visceral–somatic reflex pattern where pharyngeal dysfunction can present as tenderness at that chest location, and treating this point with gentle OMT can help normalize pharyngeal function and related autonomic tone. The other listed points correspond to different anterior locations linked to other structures (tonsils, nasal sinuses, or the anterior ear), not the first rib area.