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Mathes and Nahai Classification of Muscle Flap based on Vascular Anatomy

Epomedicine, Oct 16, 2017
Type Dominant pedicle Minor pedicle Example
I 1 – Tensor Fascia Lata (TFL)
II 1 1 Gracilis
III 2 – Gluteus maximus
IV – Multiple Sartorius
V 1 Multiple Lattisimus dorsi

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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 2026 Sep 4]. Available from: https://epomedicine.com/medical-students/mathes-nahai-classification-muscle-flap-based-vascular-anatomy/.

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