Upper Lung Posterior Point corresponds to which anatomical landmark?

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Chapman points map visceral structures to specific paraspinal fascial locations; posterior points sit over the paraspinal tissues at defined thoracic levels. For the upper lung, the posterior Chapman point is classically located at the transverse process of the third thoracic vertebra. This level reflects the standard Chapman chart for the lungs and corresponds to the segmental innervation patterns the map uses. When you palpate the paraspinal region at the T3 transverse process, you’re checking the posterior point associated with the upper lung, which can be tender and guide techniques like fascial release or rib techniques aimed at the pulmonary reflex network.