Contribution of Ayurveda to Modern Anatomy

Whole detailed work can be summarized under these subtitles as follows Introduction In this section an idea is given about the topic that how the roots of the modern anatomy lay in history of Indian civilization. Aims and objectives: To explore and analyze the text books of Ayurveda to find the fundamentals of human anatomy and its relevance in modern era. Materials and Methods: References related to proposed title are collected from classical texts of Ayurveda especially Brihattrayi. Various publications, internet, books related to the history of modern Anatomy, research papers and proceedings of seminars related to the topic are collected and their critical analysis and evaluation is done. Importance of topic selection: Ayurveda has described in detail the dissection methodology, nomenclature of human anatomy and clinical anatomy as well. Ayurveda provide the evidence of existence of knowledge of anatomy before the announcement of modern anatomy. Till date, very little is known to the western world about the profound description of the subject present in ancient texts of Indian medicine. The present research work is taken to show eternity of our ancient science.

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Dr Deepa, author of this book is currently working as Lecturer at M.M.M. Government Ayurveda College, Udaipur, Rajasthan. She has completed her M.D. (Rachana Sharir) from National Institute of Ayurveda (Deemed to be University), Jaipur, Rajasthan , India. She has also worked as Medical officer in Rajsamand.