Abstract

Dr. Ishan Malhotra*, Dr. Sakshi and Dr. Subhash Upadhyay

ABSTRACT

The meaning of word Sandhi is “the meeting point of two or more structures.” According to modern joint is a point where two or more bones are articulates with each other. Aacharya Sushruta has quoted that although there are nume rous Sandhi in our body which cannot be coun ted so only Asthi Sandhi should be considered while enumerating Sandhis. There are two hundred a nd ten Sandhi in the human body. Sushruta has class ified Sandhi on the following basis: (a) On the basis of function (movements) are classified into Cheshtavanta and Sthira Sandhi while Aacharya G ananatha Sen has classified Sandhis on the basis of m ovements as Bahucheshta, Alpacheshta, Acheshta. (b) On the basis of structure are classified into 8 types i.e. Kora, Ulukhala, Samudga, Pratara, Tunnasevani, Vayasatunda, Mandala and Shankhavarta. A thorough knowledge of the structur e and function of the joint is required to diagnose and treat the diseases of joints. So the knowled ge of anatomy of joints should be known.