Sharira Sthana

शारीरस्थानम्

Anatomy, embryology and marma points.

  • 10 Chapters
  • Anatomy
  • Acharya Sushruta
  • c. 6th Century BCE

Topics Covered

Sharira Sthana – All Chapters

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# Chapter Name Topics Covered Actions
1 Sarvabhutachinta Sharira Adhyaya The creation of the universe and the elements of the body
2 Shukrashonitashuddhi Sharira Adhyaya Purity of semen and ovum for healthy conception
3 Garbhavakranti Sharira Adhyaya Conception and the formation of the embryo
4 Garbhavyakarana Sharira Adhyaya Development of the foetus
5 Sharirasankhyavyakarana Sharira Adhyaya Enumeration of body parts and the method of dissection
6 Pratyekamarmanirdesha Sharira Adhyaya Description of each vital point (marma)
7 Siravarnavibhakti Sharira Adhyaya Classification of blood vessels (sira)
8 Siravyadhavidhi Sharira Adhyaya Procedure of venesection
9 Dhamanivyakarana Sharira Adhyaya Description of the dhamanis (vessels and ducts)
10 Garbhinivyakarana Sharira Adhyaya Care of the pregnant woman, childbirth and the newborn

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