alleryHow many bones does the surgical science (Shalya-Shastra) tradition in the Sushruta Samhita count?
A206
B360
C300
D180
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 300
1. The text notes that Ayurveda professors speak of 360 bones.
2. Books on Shalya-Shastra know of only 300.
3. 206 is the modern adult count and 180 is not mentioned.
_Source: Wikipedia, Sushruta Samhita, Human skeleton_
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