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Acharya Sushruta has elucidated that the body's organs deteriorate after death, with the exception of the bones (Asthi). The significance of Asthi and Sandhi lies in their role in supporting the human body, much like how trees rely on the central core, known as "Sara," within their trunks. The knowledge of Asthi can be traced back through the Vedas and has been transmitted through various Samhitas over time.
Bones, which are firm connective tissues, comprise the framework of the skeletons in most vertebrates. They consist of an organic matrix rich in collagen, infused with calcium, phosphate, and other minerals. Bones serve several vital functions, including safeguarding internal organs, generating red and white blood cells, storing minerals, providing structural support, and enabling bodily movement. Understanding Shareera Sankhya (the enumeration of body parts) is deemed essential in our Samhitas. It is expounded that clinicians possessing comprehensive knowledge of the human body and its components are less likely to become distracted.Different Samhitas present varying opinions regarding the number of bones (Asthi). According to Acharya Charaka and Vagbhata, the body contains 360 bones, while Sushruta suggests 300. In contrast, modern anatomy identifies 206 bones in the adult human body. This comparison aims to illustrate the variance between the views of the ancient Acharyas regarding Asthi Sankhya Shareera and contemporary human anatomy.
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Keywords: Asthi, Bones, Asthi Sankhya
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"A critical literary study of Asthisankhya shareera related to anatomy", International Journal of Science & Engineering Development Research (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.8, Issue 10, page no.450 - 453, October-2023, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2310063.pdf
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