• Dr. Nitin Jamdade

Kati is a cylindrical region present in the Madhyashareera. In all the Samhitas, Shroni or Kati has been region rather than an organ. Acharya Charaka mentions that Kati is of 16 Angules in diameter. Acharya Sushruta mentions that the Pramana of Kati in males is 18 Angules in Vistara which is equal to the Vistara of Urahpradesha of females. Here, Dalhana quotes the opinion of other authorities that 24 Angules is the Vistara of Urah in males which is equal to Pramana of Shroni in females. Kati region is the main weight bearing region in the body. In this region following structures are present Asthi, Sandhi, Sira, Dhamani, Snayu and Kandara. Vata (Apaan), Kapha (Shleshmak and Avlambak) are situated at Kati region. Thus this article emphasized on the Anatomical structure present at Kati region.

"A critical literature review of Kati Pradesh (region) w.s.r. to Rachana Sharir.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 7, page no.h533-h538, July-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2407764.pdf

"A critical literature review of Kati Pradesh (region) w.s.r. to Rachana Sharir.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 7, page no. pph533-h538, July-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2407764.pdf