在腦圖（MIND MAPS）發(fā)明人托尼巴贊（Tony Buzan）的網(wǎng)站上，對(duì)腦圖是這樣定義的：

A Mind Map is a powerful graphic technique which provides a universal key to unlock the potential of the brain. It harnesses the full range of cortical skills–word, image, number, logic, rhythm, colour and spatial awareness–in a single, uniquely powerful manner. In so doing, it gives you the freedom to roam the infinite expanses of your brain. The Mind Map can be applied to every aspect of life where improved learning and clearer thinking will enhance human performance.

Originated in the late 1960s by Tony Buzan Mind Maps are now used by millions of people around the world – from the very young to the very old – whenever they wish to use their minds more effectively.

Similarly to a road map, a Mind Map will:

Give you an overview of a large subject/area.
Enable you to plan routes/make choices and let you know where you are going and where you have been.
Gather and hold large amounts of data for you.
Encourage problem solving by showing you new creative pathways.
Enable you to be extremely efficient.
Be enjoyable to look at, read, muse over and remember.
Attract and hold your eye/brain.
Let you see the whole picture and the details at the same time.
Assist YOU!
大意是：腦圖是一個(gè)打開大腦潛能的強(qiáng)有力的圖解工具。它同時(shí)運(yùn)用大腦皮層的所有智能，包括詞匯，圖像，數(shù)字，邏輯，韻律，顏色和空間感知。 它可以運(yùn)用于生活的各個(gè)層面，幫助你更有效地學(xué)習(xí)，更清晰地思維，讓你的大腦最佳表現(xiàn)。

百度百科相關(guān)詞條：
腦圖由Tony Buzan在六十年代創(chuàng)立。至今，在全球已經(jīng)為成千上萬的人使用。從小孩到老人，只要你想更有效地使用你的大腦， 你就可以使用腦圖。