Hindu Achievements in Exact Science: A Study in the History of Scientific Development c20.s1.2
Hindu Achievements in Exact Science: A Study in the History of Scientific Development c20.s1.2
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c20.s1.2
There are about 200 bones in the human body according to modern osteology. Charaka counted 360, and Sushruta 300. The former counted the 32 sockets of teeth and the 20 nails as separate bones. These were not admitted by Sushruta.
Linked texts (2)
- Carakasaṃhitā — Agniveśa (Āyurveda) & Caraka, Sanskrit
- Suśrutasaṃhitā — Suśruta & Nāgārjuna (siddha/alchemist), Sanskrit