Ninety-four percent of the students were determined, interested, and ready to study anatomy with cadaveric dissection. Between 60% and 94% of students held positive attitudes towards the dissection. This study revealed that 67% of the respondents found their first visit to the dissection hall exciting and 90% were shocked to see the cadaver for the first time. A self-administered questionnaire in five point Likertscale was given to 110 students. Data were collected from students of Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya who have completed Anatomy course in Preclinical phase. cadaveric dissection were analyzed during their BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurveda Medicine and Surgery) course.
In this study, the attitudes of Ayurveda medical students towards the. Although this facilitates students to understand the theories and the concepts of the discipline, presently cadaveric dissections seems to be reduced due to negative attitudes such as exposure to hazardous chemicals, and time consumption among other things. Exploration of Anatomy of Marma is timely needed as the basic science of Marma point should be elaborated to explore the mechanism of action of Marma points.Ĭadaveric dissection is a fundamental tool in teaching anatomy. The literature on gross anatomical consideration of the Marma is very scanty. Although the Marma are points on the superficial body surface identified as vital points, Marma therapy has promising results in most of systemic disorders in the field of Ayurveda. Every Marma point has their measures and they should be stimulated according to their measure in Marma therapy. Depending upon traumatic effects and prognosis, various types of Marmas i.e Sadhyapranahara (sudden death), Kalantarpranahara (death within short period), Vaikalyakara (deformity due to trauma), Vishalyaghna (person lives until removal of foreign body), Rujakara (continuous pain due to trauma) mentioned in Ayurveda.
There are one hundred and seven (107) Marmas (vital spots) out of which eleven are present in each limb, twenty-six in trunk (03 in abdomen, 09 in thorax, 14 in the back) and 37 in head neck region. The interview of traditional Ayurveda practitioners was also done to collect the data. The data collection was done by using Ayurveda classics including relevant commentaries regarding the concept of Marma Shareera. Thus, this research aims to provide an overview on Marma. Therefore, Marma are considered as critical points and these points should be protected from injuries. Once these points are elicited or injured these points generate the symptoms pain and even fatal effect.
Marma considered as vital points on the human body which give rise to traumatic effect once the point is elicited or injured. Marma is defined as superficial body point where muscles, veins, ligaments, bones, and joints meet together. Marma science is one of the special aspects deeply elaborated by Ayurveda.
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