Rachana Sharir (Human Anatomy)
1st Professional Ayurvedacharya (BAMS)The primary purpose for teaching Rachana sharir to undergraduate students is to provide a thorough understanding of the basic principles of Sharir. Gross and microscopic structure and development of the human body in perspective of ancient and modern sciences, as well as to acquire necessary skills. Sharir in Ayurveda also provides in depth views to concepts like Marma and srotas. Learning of Sharir is most useful in further years in diagnosis and management of the diseases.
Examination (Papers & Mark Distribution)
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Item
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Theory Component Marks
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Practical Component Marks | |||
| Practical | Viva | Elective | IA | ||
| Paper I | 100 |
100
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70
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30
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| Paper II | 100 | ||||
| Sub-Total | 200 | 200 | |||
| Total marks | 400 | ||||
List of Topics (Paper I)
Ch. 1 Shariropkramaniya Shaarira
- Sharir and Shaarir vyakhya (definitions of sharira and sharira)
- Shadangatvam (Six regions of the body)
- Anga Pratyanga vibhaga (subdivisions)
- Sharir shastra vibhag
- Sharir gyan prayojan and its description in contemporary science with its clinical importance
Ch. 2 Paribhasha Shaarira
- Kurcha, Kandara, Jala, Asthisamghata, Seemnta, Seevani, Rajju, and lasika
- Terminologies related shadang sharir
Ch. 3. Garbha Shaarira
- Garbha Vyakhya (Definition of Garbha)
- Concept of Shukra and Artava
- Garbhavkranti. Masanumasik grabhavruddhi
- Role of panchamahabhoot in Garbhavruddhi
- Concept of Beeja, Beejabhaga, Beejabhagavayava
- Garbhposhana
- Apara nirmiti, Garbhanabhinadi
- Garbha Angapratyanga utpatti according to different Acharya
- Garbha Vikruti
Ch. 4. Asthi Shaarira
- Enumeration of Asthi, Types, asthi swaroopa, with its applied aspect
Ch. 5. Sandhi Shaarira
- Description of Sandhi and its enumeration,
- Types of Sandhi with its clinical importance
- Introduction of diseases of Sandhi explained in Ayurveda
Ch. 6. Snayu sharir
- Concept of Snayu and its clinical importance
Ch. 7. Peshi Shaarira
- Description of Peshi,
- Utpatti, types, Swaroop, function with its importance
Ch. 8. Kesha, Danta, Nakha Sharir
- Description of Panchbhautik swaroop and its
applied value - Explanation of its swabhava (Pitruja) and its
applied value - Description of Prakrita (normal) and Vikruta(abnormal) Swaroop (appearance) of kesha, danta, nakha in concern with disease
- Importance of examination of kesha, danta, nakha as diagnostic tool
Ch. 9 Embryology
- Definitions and branches of embryology.
- Embryo and Fetus. Sperm and Ovum, Fertilization, Cleavage.
- Germ layers formation and their derivatives.
- Laws of heredity, Sex determination and differentiation, Month-wise development of embryo.
- Fetal circulation, Placenta formation, Umbilical cord formation
Ch. 10 Osteology
- Bone: structure, types and ossification.
- Description of each bone with clinical anatomy
Ch.11 Arthrology
- Joints: structure, types and movements.
- Description of joints of extremities, inter-vertebral joints and temporomandibular joint with their clinical anatomy.
Ch. 12 Myology
- Structure and types of muscles. Description of important muscles: origin, insertion, actions, nerve supply and clinical anatomy.
- Muscle movements in Yogasana
Ch. 13 Nervous System
- Nervous system: Introduction and classification
- Meninges
- Description of Brain and Spinal cord.
- Description of Peripheral Nervous System: Cranial and Spinal nerves, Brachial, Cervical, Lumber and Sacral nerve plexus,
- Anatomical consideration of Autonomic Nervous System,
- Formation and circulation of cerebrospinal fluid
- Blood supply of Brain and Spinal cord
Ch. 14 Endocrinology
- Description of endocrine glands (Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, Thymus, Pineal and Suprarenal glands) with clinical aspects.
- Histology of all glands
Ch. 15 Lymphatic system
- Introduction Structure included in lymphatic system: Lymph vessels, Lymph nodes, Lymph glands with their clinical importance.
List of Topics (Paper II)
Ch. 1 Pramana Sharira:
- Anguli pramana & Anjali praman with its applied
importance
Ch. 2 Koshtha Evam Ashaya Sharira
- Definition of Kostha with its applied importance and
- Enumeration of Koshthanga and its description
- Concept of Ashaya with its clinical importance
Ch. 3. Sira Sharir
- Concept of Sira
- Nirukti, types, enumeration of Sira and its applied aspect
- Introduction to Sira vedha
Ch. 4. Dhamani Sharir
- Concept of Dhamani
- Nirukti, types, enumeration of Dhamani and its applied aspect
Ch. 5. Strotas Shaarira
- Concept of Strotas
- Nirukti, types, number of Srotas, Strotomool and its applied aspect
- Types of Strotas and its description.
- Applied aspect of Strotas
Ch. 6. Kala Shaarira
- Definition and etymology of Kala
- Enumeration and description of Kala
- Applied aspect of Kala
Ch. 7. Indriya Shaarira
- Definition of Indriya, Indriya artha and Indriya adhisthan,
- Number and importance of Indriya
- Description of Gyanendriya, Karmendriya and Ubhayendriya (Manas).
- Ayurved sharir of Indriya adhistan- Karna, Twacha, Netra, Jivha, Nasa
- Applied aspect of Indriya
Ch. 8. Twacha Sharir
- Definition, types and characteristics of Twacha with its clinical importance, significance of Twacha adhisthana in disease manifestation, its relation with Dhatu.
Ch. 9 Marma Sharira
- Marma: definition, enumeration, classification, location
- Surface demarcation of Marma
- Explanation of Trimarma
- Detail description of Marma with its applied importance.
Ch. 10 Respiratory System
- Bronchial tree and Lungs with their clinical aspects.
- Respiratory tract: Nasal cavity, Pharynx, Larynx, Trachea
- Pleura with its clinical aspects
- Diaphragm and its opening
- Histology of all organs
Ch. 11 Digestive system
- Regions of abdomen
- Organs of digestive tract (alimentary tract) with their clinical aspects.
- Digestive glands: Liver, Spleen and Pancreas.
- Description of peritoneum with its clinical aspects
- Histology of all organs
Ch. 12 Cardiovascular system
- Description of Heart
- Structure of artery & vein
- Importance blood vessels with their course and branches.
- Pericardium with applied aspect
- Histology of Heart
Ch. 13 Urinary System
- Urinary tract: Kidney, Ureter, Urinary Bladder and Urethra with their clinical aspects
- Histology of all organs
Ch. 14 Reproductive system
- Male Reproductive system: Reproductive organs, Scrotum and glands (Testis, Prostate and Seminal vesicles) with their clinical aspects.
- Female reproductive system: Introduction of external genital organ in brief and internal reproductive organs in detail, tract and glands with clinical importance.
- Histology of all organs
Ch. 15 Sensory organs
- Description of structures of Eye, Ear, Nose, Tongue and Skin with their clinical aspects.
Paper Layout PAPER-1 & 2
| Type | Number of Questions | Marks per question | Total Marks | ||
| Q 1 | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) | 20 | 1 | 20 | |
| Q 2 | Short answer questions (SAQ) | 8 | 5 | 40 | |
| Q 3 | Long answer questions (LAQ) | 4 | 10 | 40 | |
| 100 | |||||
Distribution of Theory exam
| Topics | Term | Marks | MCQ | SAQ | LAQ |
| 1) Shariropakramaniya 2) Paribhasha Sharir |
I | 10 | YES | YES | NO |
| 3) Garbha Sharir 9) Embryology |
I | 20 | YES | YES | YES |
| 4) Asthi Sharir 10) Osteology |
I | 16 | YES | YES | YES |
| 8) Kesh, Dant, Nakha Sharir 7) Peshi Sharir 12) Myology |
II | 11 | YES | YES | NO |
| 5) Sandhi Sharir 6) Shayu Sharir 11) Arthrology |
II | 17 | YES | YES | YES |
| 13) Nervous System | III | 14 | YES | YES | YES |
| 14) Endocrinology 15) Lymphatic |
III | 12 | YES | YES | YES |
| *Theme: is group of similar topics in Ayurved Sharir and Anatomy. Used in 6G question paper blue print | |||||
| Paper 2 | |||||
| Topics | Term | Marks | MCQ | SAQ | LAQ |
| 2) Koshta Evam Ashay Sharir 11) Digestive system |
I | 16 | YES | YES | YES |
| 1) Praman Sharir 9) Marma Sharir |
II | 17 | YES | YES | YES |
| 3) Sira Sharir 4) Dhamani Sharir 5) Strotas Sharir 12) Cardiovascular System |
II | 21 | YES | YES | YES |
| 10) Respiratory System | II | 10 | YES | YES | YES |
| 13) Urinary System | II | 10 | YES | YES | YES |
| 14) Reproductive System | III | 6 | YES | YES | NO |
| 6) Kala Shair 7) Indriya Sharir 8) Twacha Sharir 15) Sensory organs |
III | 20 | YES | YES | YES |
Distribution of Practical Exam
| 6 H – I – Distribution of Practical Exam Practical 100 Marks + (Viva 70 + IA 30) Marks |
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| SN | Heads | Marks |
| 1 | Spotting (Refer Table 6 H II below) | 20 |
| 3 | Kostha Ashay Sharir, Dissected organs and histology slides | 20 |
| 4 | Ashti, Sandhi, Peshi, Bones and Joints, | 20 |
| 5 | Marma Sharir, Surface & Radiological anatomy | 20 |
| 6 | Practical record (15 Marks) and Communication Skill (5 Marks) | 20 |
| 7 | Viva-Voce (Objective Structured) (Refer table 6 H – III) | 70 |
| 8 | Internal assessment | 30 |
| Total Marks | 200 | |
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