Based on structure marmas are classified in to mamsa, Sirā, Snāyu, Asthi, Sandhi and Dhamani. Based on prognosis, and effect on injury, marmas are sadyo pranahara, kalantara pranahara, vishalyaghna, vaikalyakara, and rujaakara. It is further divided, based on the dimention in the body in terms of anguli pramana. all five mahabhootas and prana are present in marma sthana.
