Anatomical localization and acupuncture pathway of the sphenopalatine ganglion in Sprague–Dawley rats: a microanatomical study
This study successfully established a precise anatomical coordinate system and a reproducible acupuncture pathway for the SPG in SD rats. These findings provide a technical foundation for experimental acupuncture interventions targeting SPG, which may be beneficial for treating head and facial diseases, such as cluster headaches and allergic rhinitis.
Authors
- Yuechun Zhao
- Xiaojing An (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4340-2785)
- Mingjiang Yao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7165-9484)
- Lu Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2794-7371)
- Lei Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8342-7960)
- Zhengyang Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2212-1220)
- Jing Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2891-670X)
- Jing Dai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6866-0986)
- Hanxi Dai
Institutions
- Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College (CN)
- Xiyuan Hospital (CN)
- China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Neurology
- Published
- 2025-11-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2025.1704434
- Primary Topic
- Acupuncture Treatment Research Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00