Paribhasha sharir is a unique concept described by Acharya Sushruta. It highlights the importance of certain anatomical locations in the body as per Ayurved
1. Paribhasha Sharir
Different anatomical structures as per
Ayurved
Have certain functional & clinical importance
depending on the location
Derive there names due to specific shape
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2. Formed by mamsa, sira, snayu, asthi,
sandhi
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3. Number – 04
Gavakshit- Sieve like openings
Hence jaal forms a network having
multiple holes just like plexus or
anastomoses
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Paribasha
4. Location of jala
Manibandh- Wrist
Mamsa
Connective
tissue
Fascia etc.
Snayu
Muscles &
tendons
Sandhi
Joints
Asthi
Bones
Sira
All vessels
& nerves
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Paribasha
5. Location of jala
Gulfa- Ankle
Mamsa
Connective
tissue
Fascia etc.
Snayu
Muscles &
tendons
Sandhi
Joints
Asthi
Bones
Sira
All vessels
& nerves
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Paribasha
6. Kurcha
Kurcha means broom
Hence a boom like structure- which
indicates, multiple parts held together by a
string , a narrow stem & widespread distal
end
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Paribasha
7. Location of kurcha
Hasta- Hand Pada- Foot
Flexor & extensor retinaculum form a
bridge across the structures passing from
forearm to hand and leg to foot
It is important to keep theses structures
together and in position for better
functionality
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Paribasha
8. Location of kurcha
Paad- Foot Hasta- Hand
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9. Location of kurcha
Greeva- Neck
Tendons and muscles
at the neck appear in
the shape of broom
although they are not
tied like retinaculum
But clavicle supports
them anteriorly
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Paribasha
10. Location of kurcha
Medhra- Penis
Ischiocavernosus, bulbospongiosus come
together at penis with other perineal
muscles
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Paribasha
11. Kandara
A type of snayu ,which appears rounded
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12. Rounded, without pointed ends
All the kandara(tendons) are mentioned
under this type.
These are hard ,thick, cord like long
structures
Hence can be compared with tendons
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13. •Total number- 16
•Lower limb- 04
•Upper limb-04
•Neck-04
•Back-04
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14. Kandara at limbs
The kandara which are present at the upper limb
end at nails inferiorly & root of arm superiorly
Biceps origin- tendon- coracoid process,
supraglenoid tubercle
Triceps- origin- long head tendon- infraglenoid
tubercle
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15. The kandara which are present at the lower limb
end at the nails inferiorly & root of thigh
superiorly
Rectus femoris- tendon- Near of the thigh
Quadriceps femoris- Tendon- insertion
Leg extensors end at nails with tendons
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Paribasha
16. The one which is related to back passes
superiorly to the shoulder girdle &
inferiorly to pelvic girdle.
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17. Erector spinae forms long
musculotendinous strap at the back
supporting the vertebral column. "It
becomes increasingly tendinous &
strong as it approaches its
attachments."
Continuous with multifidus-tendinous
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18. The one that is related to neck & heart passes to
the penis inferiorly
Continuity is mainainted from neck to penis
Sternohyoid/
sternothyroid
Sternocostalis
Rectus
abdominis Conjoint tendon
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19. Sternothyroid/sterno
hyoid
From neck to
manubrium
Sternocostalis(lower
fibers blend with
transversus)
Sternum/lower 3-4 ribs
Transversus
abdominis(conjoint
tendon)
Inguinal ligament,
pecten pubis
Rectus
abdominis(origin-
tendons)
From xiphoid, 5-7
costal cartilage to pubis
Internal
oblique(conjoint
tendon- blends with
rectus sheath)
From pecten pubis to
Lower 3/4 ribs
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20. Kandara function
To perform contraction & expansion of parts
Carried out by muscles with the help of
tendons
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21. Rajju- Rope
Hence a rope like structure formed by
mamsa
Location- Back- On either side of
vertebral column
Types- Superficial & deep
Function- Ties peshi
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22. Anterior & posterior longitudinal ligaments
at vertebral column tie vertebrae &
intervertebral discs together & provide
support
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23. One which appears like sutured site or a line
where two halves come together
Importance- Should not be incised during
surgery
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24. Location- 1. Shir(Head)- Total 5
2. Jivha- Tongue -1
3. Shef- Penis-1
All these locations have important veins
underneath
Dorsal vein of penis Deep lingual vein
Venous sinuses of brain
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Paribasha
25. Number- 14
Formed by- Asthi(bones)
More than two bones come together at this
location
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28. Shir
Trik
Ankle Tibia, fibula, tarsals
Knee Femur, tibia, patella
Hip Ilium, ischium, pubis
Wrist Radius, ulna, carpals
Elbow Radius, ulna, Humerus
Shoulder Clavicle, humerus, scapula
Trik Sacrum, hip bone, coccyx
Shir All skull bones
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29. Seemanta means boundary
Similar to sanghata but they represent the
line of junctions of bones
Number- 14 (like sanghata)
As per other acharya- 18
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30. Extra seemanta location-
1. Above hip bone- Lumbosacral joint
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31. 1. Above thorax- Sternoclavicular joint
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32. 1. At the junction of thorax & abdomen-
Thoraco-lumbar joint at vertebrae
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33. 1. Above shoulder- Acromio clavicular joint
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34. Importance of Paribhasha sharir
At jaal; sanghata; seemanta; kurcha
multiple structures come together
Their function depends on each other
Injury can lead to damage of multiple
strucutures
At sevani major and large veins are
present
Mamsa rajju helps in maintaining the
postion of vertebral column
Dr. S. S.Chopde, TAMV, Pune,
Paribasha