Scientific Contents in Prakrta Canons

Author(s): N L Jain
Publisher: Parshwanath Vidyapith

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(cms.) and weights (gms. ). This will make better comparative evaluation.
Table 2 Anatomical Parts in Human Body: Numerical Data. Med. Sc.
No. Name
TV BA KK
300/360 206
210
900
700
500
24
16
4
1. Bones
2. Joints
3. Tendons
Nerves/Veins
4.
5. Muscles
6. Atreries
7.
Large Veins
8. Fleshal Sinews
(Māmsa-rajju)
9. Skin
10. Defecation Points
11. Vital Spots (Marmasthala )
12. Houmours
13. Anuses
3. Spleen
4. Brain
5. Semen
6. Blood
7. Faeces
300
300 300
300 300 300
900
900 900
700
700
700
500
500
500
24
16
2
III
107
-
16
2
7
TV
2
7
107
3
9 (men) 9
11 (women)
7
20
32
5
7
7
107
39
14. Liver Parts
15. Nails/Fingers
16. Teeth
17. Airs
Table 3 Quantitative Details about Anatomical Statements.*
No. Name
BA
Medical Sc.
1
3
1. Large Intestines
16
2. Liver
1
1
20
32
5
AY
10 11 1 50 1 1 1 1
39
7
107
221
20
519
32
Ay
4
16
1
1
184 g 184 g 1400 g
184 g
1.70 kg 1.70kg - 1.7-3.4kg.
20
32
**
5
1.5 m (length)
1.2-1.8 g
150-200 g
5 ml. ( app.)
4-5 Itres.
200 g