Review on Shadanga Sharira

Abstract

The study of human body can be done in various ways like system wise study of organs macroscopically and microscopically, as per location of organs, in relation with other organs or the study of body parts inside to outwards and vice versa all together leading to a sum of knowledge. Though the study becomes more interesting as we go in depth. Shadanga Sharira, the human body divided into 6 parts namely four limbs, Head (head and neck) and trunk regionally. These Shadangas are individually called Anga. The Angas further divided into smaller units are Pratyanga. “The different parts or members of the body as mentioned before including the skin cannot be correctly described by one who is not well versed in anatomy. Hence, any one desirous of acquiring a thorough knowledge of anatomy should prepare a dead body and carefully, observe, by dissecting it, and examine its different parts.” Sushruta Samhita provide important surgical and anatomical information of the human body under the description of diseases, surgical procedures and all which are of at most important while dealing with patient. Here we review the Shadanga Sharira in modern anatomy.