Abstract

Dr. Pramod Kumar* and Dr. Eknath P. Jadhav

ABSTRACT

Ever since the evolution of species Homo-sapiences are always eager for knowing about his body system. There are enough facts available in ancient india to proof about the practice and knowledge of anatomical science. The ancient Indian scientists / Seers are explored importance and essential knowledge of practical anatomy. Surgical practice has been considered as an art to protect life and health to an acceptable professional standard. In Rigveda, Various surgical examples performed by Ashwini kumars, are reflection of great medical knowledge mainly applied anatomy. There is no doubt that Legendary Acharya Sushruta and the Indian surgeons of ancient times were well versed with the principles and techniques of surgery. Ayurvedic knowledge originated in India more than 5,000 years ago. Acharya Sushruta is very well known for his better contribution in the field of anatomy and surgery. In Ayurveda, Rachana Sharir (Human Anatomy) deals with the study of structural organization of the human body, Under its so many branches like Syndesmolgy (Sandhi Sharir), Osteology (Asthi Sharir), Anthropometry (Praman Sharir), Genetics (Anuvanski), Marma Sharir (vital weak points), etc. Human Anatomy is one of the field of Priority of Sushruta-Samhita–Sharire Sushrutah Sresthah. The critical, scientific analysis and explanation of related various surgical and medical care examples in ancient Indian history which are deep-rooted or hidden in the scientific world and approaches given by our ancient intellectual persons has been provided the new dimension for the research.