Significance of Joint
Synonyms: Connection, Junction, Link, Union, Bond, Articulation, Combined, United, Mutual
In Dutch: Gewricht; In Finnish: Yhteinen; In Spanish: ´¡°ù³Ù¾±³¦³Ü±ô²¹³¦¾±Ã³²Ô; In German: Gemeinsam
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Hindu concept of 'Joint'
In Hinduism, "Joint" signifies both the physical connection of bones, crucial for health and stability (Samhati), and points affected by wind disease, which require attention and healing due to their impact on overall well-being.
From: Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine)
(1) Refers to the connection points in the body that can be affected by wind disease, causing additional symptoms and requiring treatment.[1]
From: Brihat Samhita
(1) Samhati; the points where bones meet, impacting physical stability and health.[2]
Jain concept of 'Joint'
In Jainism, "Joint" signifies the connections between bones in the body, which can be influenced by name-karma, showcasing the interplay between physical form and spiritual karma in the belief system.
From: Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary)
(1) Refers to the connections of bones in the body, which can be affected by name-karma.[3]
The concept of Joint in local and regional sources
The keyphrase "Joint" pertains to its significance in ancient medical texts, specifically the Sushrutasamhita, emphasizing the importance of age in treating bone and joint trauma, particularly during middle age.
From: History of Science in South Asia
(1) Joint is considered in the Sushrutasamhita, where age is necessarily taken into consideration in the treatment of bone and joint trauma, and the ideal time to treat fractures is during the three stages of middle age.[4]
The concept of Joint in scientific sources
The keyphrase "Joint" relates to the text by identifying it as "Sandhi" in Ayurveda, representing the anatomical points where two or more bones connect, enabling movement in the body.
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) These are the parts of the body that benefit from physical activity and exercise, and are also affected by ageing, with changes in their structure demonstrated by decreased physical activity.[5] (2) This is where two bones meet, and it is a common site of pain and other issues, as discussed in the text.[6]