ArticleEvidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM2011
Locating the Acupoint Baihui (GV20) Beneath the Cerebral Cortex with MRI Reconstructed 3D Neuroimages.
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24 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Verum- versus Sham-Acupuncture on Alzheimer's Disease (AD) in Animal Models: A Preclinical Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.BioMed research international · 2020Pooled it
- Acupuncture for neurogenesis in experimental ischemic stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Scientific reports · 2016Pooled it
- A systematic review and meta-analysis of Baihui (GV20)-based scalp acupuncture in experimental ischemic stroke.Scientific reports · 2014Pooled it
- Restoration of Excitation-Inhibition Balance and Improvement of Schizophrenia-like Behavioral Deficits via Electroacupuncture.CNS neuroscience & therapeutics · 2026Article
- The role of acupuncture as a complementary therapy for sepsis: a narrative review of the evidence and future trial directions.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Review
- Toward precision acupuncture: phlegm-dampness pattern as a candidate metabolic-microbial endotype in posterior circulation ischemic vertigo: a narrative review.Frontiers in neurology · 2026Review
- The involvement of 5-HT was necessary for EA-mediated improvement of post-stroke depression.Translational psychiatry · 2025Article
- Efficacy of electroacupuncture stimulating Shenmen (HT7), Baihui (GV20), Sanyinjiao (SP6) on spatial learning and memory deficits in rats with insomnia induced by para-chlorophenylalanine: a single acupoint combined acupoints.Journal of traditional Chinese medicine = Chung i tsa chih ying wen pan · 2023Article
- Moxibustion treatment for Parkinson's disease: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.BMC complementary medicine and therapies · 2023Article
- Efficacy of Acupuncture and Moxibustion in Alopecia: A Narrative Review.Frontiers in medicine · 2022Review
- Acupuncture Ameliorates Neuronal Cell Death, Inflammation, and Ferroptosis and Downregulated miR-23a-3p After Intracerebral Hemorrhage in Rats.Journal of molecular neuroscience : MN · 2021Article
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- Neural ActivationFrontiers in psychiatry · 2021Article
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Studies on Acupuncture Therapy in Depression: A Systematic Review.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2021Review
- Mechanisms Underlying the Antidepressant Effect of AcupunctureFrontiers in behavioral neuroscience · 2020Article
- GV 20's Role inMedical acupuncture · 2019Article
- Acupuncture Effect and Mechanism for Treating Pain in Patients With Parkinson's Disease.Frontiers in neurology · 2019Article
- Laserpuncture Increases Serum Concentration of Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1 in Adolescent Rats.Medical acupuncture · 2018Article
- Instant sedative effect of acupuncture at GV20 on the frequency of electroencephalogram α and β waves in a model of sleep deprivation.Experimental and therapeutic medicine · 2018Article
- Combination of Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy with Electroacupuncture Improves Functional Recovery following Neonatal Hypoxic-Ischemic Brain Injury in Rats.BioMed research international · 2018Article
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Abstract
Baihui (GV20) is one of the most important acupoints of the Du meridian (the government vessel) and is commonly used in neurology and psychiatry and as a distal point of anorectal disorders by general practitioners. The anatomical relationship between the scalp region of the acupoint and the underlying corresponding cortex remains obscure. In this study, we first prepared the indicator for MRI scanning on a GE 1.5 T excite machine in a mode suitable for 3D reconstruction. The 3D Avizo software system (version 6.0, Mercury Computer Systems, Inc., Germany) was then used for image processing and the resulting data subsequently analyzed using descriptive statistics and analysis of variance (ANOVA). The mean distance from the Baihui anterior to the central sulcus in the adult group was greater than that in the child group (22.7 ± 2.2 and 19.7 ± 2.2 mm, resp., P = .042), whereas in the child group the distance between the Baihui anterior and the precentral sulcus was greater than in the adult group (6.8 ± 0.8 and 3.8 ± 0.8 mm, resp., P < .001). This MRI presentation demonstrates that the location of Baihui (GV20) can be identified using the distance from the central or precentral sulcus.
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