Abstract

APPLIED ANATOMY OF JANU SANDHI IN AYURVEDA

Dr. Vittal Shintre*, Dr. Mahesh Patil and Dr. Manisha Mahadev Kattikar

Abstract

Janu Sandhi is one of the most important weight-bearing joints of the human body and plays a vital role in locomotion and stability. In Ayurveda, Janu Sandhi is described under Sandhi Sharira and Asthi-Sandhi Marma, emphasizing its structural, functional, and clinical significance. The concept of applied anatomy in Ayurveda integrates classical anatomical descriptions with clinical utility, particularly in understanding disease manifestation, diagnosis, and management. This article aims to elaborate the applied anatomy of Janu Sandhi as per Ayurvedic literature.

Keywords: janu sandhi, marma, asthi.