Abstract

OBSERVATIONAL STUDY- ANATOMICAL STUDY OF KATIKTARUN MARMA

Deepak Singh* and Khan Shazia Islamuddin

ABSTRACT

Marma science is one of the most distinctive concepts of Ayurveda. There are 107 marma sites in the body, and they are the conglomeration of muscles, vein, ligaments, bones and joints. This peculiarity makes marma a rather vulnerable point and any injury can lead to disability, dysfunctioning and demise. The cause of the injury can either be traumatic or iatrogenic; therefore it becomes a necessity to rule out the exact location of the marma and anatomical structure responsible for the traumatic effects. Katiktarun being a Prishthagata marma is prone to getting injured during major surgeries of gluteal region and spine. Its injury can lead to delayed death. The aim of this study revolves around the anatomical entity responsible for delayed death caused by katiktarun injury. By identifying the location and structure involved in the marma it might be possible to repair the structure and deferment of the delayed death.

Keywords: Marma, Katiktarun.