Abstract

A REVIEW - STUDY OF KOORCHASIRA MARMA

*Dr. Bhageshwari Sharma and Dr. A. N. Pandey

Abstract

Acharaya Sushruta is the first to explain about the traumatology by introducing the concept of Marma i.e vulnerable areas of body. There are 107 Marma points over the body, injury of which leads to death or disruption in function of involved area or severe pain. Acharaya Sushruta has classified Marma under following headings i.e Mamsa, Sira, Snayu, Asthi and Sandhi Marma. Koorchasira Marma is one among the 27 Snayu Marma. Although the Viddha lakshanas are available in Samhitas, but detail description of the structures present in the area of Koorchasira Marma are lacking in ancient texts. Aim of our study is to find out the exact location of Koorchasira Marma and appropriate structures related to Koorchasira Marma. The anatomical structures at site of Marma are observed and analysed through different texts and previous researches. We conclude by considering the Koorchasira Marma anatomically as the flexor and extensor retinaculum by measures approximately 1 Angula (approximately 2cm) area below Manibandha (wrist joint).

Keywords: Mamsa, Sira, Snayu, Asthi and Sandhi Marma.