The structure that which is present between the Sakthi (Hip) and the Jangha (Fore leg) is referred as Janu, which is supposed to be the Knee.

1. JANU MARMA THE SANDHI VARIETY OF KALANTARA PRANAHARA MARMA DR.A.RANGAPRASAD BHAT “S.P.K.V.C.C’’ (SarojaPanchakarma & Varma Chikitsa centre) Mylapore,Chennai. http//www.drrangaprasadbhat@blogspot.com

2. Definition The Janu in sanskrit means The Knee. The structure that which is present between the Sakthi (Hip) and the Jangha (Fore leg) is referred as Janu, which is supposed to be the Knee. janu n. Knee Pg.099 – A Practical Sanskrit Dictionary by Arthur Anthony Macdonell,publishers London: Oxford University Press, 1929.

3. Number of Janu The Janu, which corresponds to the knee joint is present one in each of the leg. Thus 2 Janumarmas are present in the human body.

4. Classification of Janu Marma Based on the effect of injury the Janumarma has been classified as VAIKALYAKARA MARMA. Reference- Su.Sha.6/13 Based on the structural integrity the Janumarma has been classified as SANDHI MARMA. Reference- Su.Sha.6/4

8. Janu Marma JANU MARMA

9. Measurement of Janu त्रीण्येव जानु स परं || सु. शा. ६/२९ The Janumarma is 3 angulain pramana Approximately 3 – 4.5 cms

10. Location Of Janu Reference -Su.Sha.6/25 Interpretation जङ्घा ऊर्वा संधाने जानु नाम - तत्र खञ्जता || The structure that which binds the Jangha (Foreleg) & the Ooru (Thighs)is the Janu Marma. The janumarma when injured causes Khanjata (Limping).

11. Probabilities of Area Of Janu Marma

13. Likewise along the lateral & medial aspect of the knee joint

14. And finally over the popplitealFossa toocontinued

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