Abstract

ANATOMICAL ASPECT OF MANIBANDHA MARMA ALONG WITH ITS TRAUMATIC EFFECT

*Dr. Anu Bala and Dr. Namrita Bhadouria

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Abstract

Acharya Sushruta a prominent ancient Ayurvedic practitioner, listed the parts of body having seven layers of skin, 300 bones, 210 joints, 900 ligaments, 500 muscles, 16 tendons,700 veins and arteries and nerves as well as 107 Marmas. Marma are therefore vital and significant recognizable components of human body. Acharya Sushruta was a surgeon and he highlighted how crucial Marmas are in surgical practice. As he said in any act of surgical procedure knowledge of Marmas is very essential. Trimarma Hridya, Shira, Basti has been elucidated by Acharya Charak. They are regarded as Chetana Sthan. Marma therefore has a strong foundation in anatomy. 107 Marmas, which can get injured and cause serious consequences or even death, are critical locations on the body. While every Marma on Aghat (injury) does not result in death, but cause devastating side effects on the person. Different Acharyas have specified many types of Marmas based on factor such as their position, composition, quantity, size and trauma related symptoms (Vidha Lakshanas). Upper limb contains the Manibandha Marma. It incorporated in Sandhi Marma and situated near the Manibandha Sandhi. These are two in number and having Primaan of two Angul. In accordance with prognostic categorization, it is regarded as Rujakar Marma. Any injury to Manibandha Marma leads to Kunthta, which means the hand’s inability to perform work. In this study a sincere attempt has been made to thoroughly examine the Manibandha Marma. One can easily put relation between Ayurvedic and modern view. This will assist Ayurvedic students and practioners to understand and address the idea of Marma. This endeavour aims to identify and pinpoint the precise anatomical location of Manibandha Marma by cadaveric dissection.

Keywords: Marma, Manibandha Marma, Rujakar Marma, Wrist Joint.