Prathyaṅgas
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The intermediate parts of the body, such as shoulders, stomach, thighs, and elbows. One of three groups into which body parts are classified for the assignment of movements. The others are the aṅgas or major parts of the body, and upaṅgas, which include the extremities and facial features.
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