Generalised map of the Assemblage Point showing the relationship between locations and some specific diseases

This map shows typical locations associated with particular diseases. It is intended to be a general reference guide and should not deter the practitioner from giving a very careful examination to every patient, especially since shadows, splits and shattering of the assemblage point can occur (see the later section of this text).

To demonstrate how careful the examination should be, an assemblage point linked to depression sometimes can be found more central than the location indicated on the map. Coma and dementia can often be lower down than suggested. And the back entry points can sometimes be even more significant than the front ones and might not relate to the same aspects of the patient's condition. Manic depression (bipolar affective disorder) is a good example - the manic position might be high at the back while the depressive element is represented low at the front of the chest.