ANATOMICAL AND PATHOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE OF SANDHI SHARIRA: AN AYURVEDA REVIEW
Dr. Abhay Vasantrao Bhuskade*, Dr. Naresh Amarsing Jadhao and Dr. Mahendra Dayalsa Bande
ABSTRACT
The Ayurveda anatomy deals with various structural features of body and described physiology of different body parts. In this regards Ayurveda mentioned term Sandhi which is described as the meeting point of two or more structures and can be correlated with the joint as per the modern science. As per Aacharya Sushruta Asthi Sandhi mainly considered as Sandhis and Sushruta has classified Sandhi on the basis of functions or mobility into Cheshtavanta and Sthira Sandhi. Similarly Aacharya Gananatha Sen classified them into Bahucheshta, Alpacheshta and Acheshta. Anatomically they are classified into eight categories including Kora, Ulukhala, Samudga, Pratara, Tunnasevani, Vayasatunda, Mandala and Shankhavarta. These Sandhis performs specific functions and any abnormalities leads particular types of manifestation or disability. Present article summarizes anatomical and pathological perspective of Sandhi Sharira.
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