Lohitaksha Marma and Its Functional Relevance in the Lower Limb: A Review Approach
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Lohitaksha Marma (vital point near to the femoral triangle), Femoral artery and vein, Hip joint, Femoral nerve, Deep inguinal lymph nodesAbstract
Marma s are vital areas of the body on which if any injury occurs may lead to Marana (Death) or Marana sadrishya Dukha. As per the description given by Sushruta Samhita, Lohitaksha Marma (vital point near to the femoral triangle) is situated in between the Urvi Marma (vital point in middle of thigh) and Vankshana Sandhi (hip joint). The contents of the femoral triangle are femoral artery and its branches, femoral vein and its tributaries; femoral sheath encloses the upper 4 cm of the femoral vessels, femoral nerve and its branches, deep inguinal lymph nodes. Both Sushruta and Vagbhata have stated its location at Uroomula (Root of Hip). The injury effects of Lohitaksha Marma leading to Lohita Kshaya (blood loss), Marana (death) and Pakshaghata (paralysis). Therefore the regional and applied Anatomy of Lohitaksha Marma is important for the Physician and Surgeon.
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