Which structure's anterior Chapman point is located at the 3rd ICS?

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Chapman points are small, tender fascial points that map to underlying visceral structures. Anterior Chapman points lie on the chest wall and correspond to specific organs. For the lungs, the point associated with the upper lung is classically located at the third intercostal space on the anterior chest. This reflects how the somatic map links surface points to thoracic viscera, guiding assessment and treatment to support lymphatic drainage and autonomic balance in the pulmonary region. The heart tends to map higher on the chest, near the left second intercostal space, and other bronchial points are located at different thoracic locations, so the third intercostal space specifically aligns with the upper lung.