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Shalya Tantra · Paper I · Topic 8

Marma (Vital points)

SubjectShalya Tantra (AyUG-ST) PaperPaper I Topic No.Topic 8 TermI Weightage5 marks Hours2 LH · 0 NLHT · 2 NLHP Topic ID3/shalya-tantra/1-8

Exam eligibility

✓ MCQ✓ SAQ✕ LAQ

This topic can be asked as MCQ, SAQ; LAQ should not be asked.

Syllabus – subtopics

  1. 1Marma – Nirukti, Prakara and Individual Marma Viddha Lakshanas
  2. 2Marmaghata Chikitsa and its surgical importance
  3. 3Marma identification and manipulation techniques in musculoskeletal disorders (Avabahuka-Frozen shoulder, Snayugata Vata-Tennis Elbow, Gridhrasi-Sciatica, Cervical Spondylosis, etc.) and Sports Injuries

Learning objectives

At the end of this topic the student should be able to… (NCISM Table 3)

  • Explain Marma-Nirukti and the classifications of Marma in detail.Explain Individual Marma Viddhalakshana.
  • Explain Marmaghata chikitsa and its surgical importance
  • Identify Marma points and their manipulation techniques for treating musculoskeletal disorders (Frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, intervertebral disc prolapse, cervical spondylosis) and sports injuries.

Notes

Detailed notes for Marma (Vital points) are being prepared. Meanwhile, revise the syllabus points above and practise the MCQs below.

MCQs on this topic

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Q1. Total number of Marma according to Sushruta is
  1. A. 101
  2. B. 107
  3. C. 108
  4. D. 117

Answer: B — Sushruta Sharira 6 – 107 Marma.

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