REGIONAL ANATOMY OF NITAMBA MARMA: A CONCEPTUAL REVIEW

Marma Sharir is a specialized field that focuses on vital anatomical sites crucial for surgical practices in Ayurveda. Marma refers to the integration of Mamsa, Sira, Snayu, Asthi, and Sandhi. These sites are essential for the flow of Prana, and any injury to them can result in significant complications, intense pain, or even death. Acharya Sushruta has classified these Marma based on the Shadanga (Gross regional division of human body into six parts) to facilitate a better understanding of their locations, including Sakthi (limbs), Vaksha (thoracic), Udara (abdominal), Prishta (back), and Urdhwa Jatru (above the nape of neck). Nitamba Marma is categorized as one of the Prishtagata Marma. Aaghatajanya Lakshana exhibits similarities with lumbosacral plexopathy and sciatic nerve injury, where Marma Aaghata Lakshana can serve as indicators of the affected structures. This article aims to elucidate the location of Nitamba Marma and its correlation with anatomical entities, which may contribute to Adhah Kaya Shosha (lower part of the body weakness) and Marana (death). Keywords: Nitamba Marma, Asthi Marma, Adhakaya shosha, Ala of ilium.