| Keyword | Snaayu |
| Type | S. |
| Etymology/ Definition | स्नेहनं स्नेहविष्यन्दमार्दवक्लेदकारकम् । च.सू.२२/११ |
| Reference | C.Chi.15/17,S.Sha.5/30 D`alhan`a, S.Sha.7/14 |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – ligament in the human and animal body, tendon, muscle |
| Implied Meaning | 1. It is the subsidiary body tissue ( Upadhaatu ) of Meda ( Adipose tissue ). 2 Four types of Snaayu. |
| Elaboration | Sus`hruta describes four types of Snaayu: This is a slender structure in body, which is useful to bind various organs in the body. It facilitates various movements of body parts especially joints by providing an anchor to the muscles and to the bones. 1. Prataanavati – Elongated tendons 2. Vritta – Circular or annular structures 3. Prithu – Broad 4. Sthoola – Thick |
| Synonyms | Kan`d`araa |
| Contemporary Colloquial | Tendon, Ligament, Kan`d`araa |
| Antonym | Pes`hee |
Last updated on June 17th, 2021 at 06:58 am