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Mathes and Nahai Classification of Muscle Flap based on Vascular Anatomy

Epomedicine, Oct 16, 2017
TypeDominant pedicleMinor pedicleExample
I1–Tensor Fascia Lata (TFL)
II11Gracilis
III2–Gluteus maximus
IV–MultipleSartorius
V1MultipleLattisimus dorsi

mathes and nahai

Mnemonic: Ten Graceful Glutes Sat on Latrines

  • Type I: TFL
  • Type II: Gracilis
  • Type III: Gluteus maximus
  • Type IV: Sartorius
  • Type V: Lattisimus dorsi
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Epomedicine. Mathes and Nahai Classification of Muscle Flap based on Vascular Anatomy [Internet]. Epomedicine; 2017 Oct 16 [cited 2025 May 9]. Available from: https://epomedicine.com/medical-students/mathes-nahai-classification-muscle-flap-based-vascular-anatomy/.

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