Table 1 Kim–Lippert classification of the infrapopliteal arterial branching variations
From: Free gracilis end-to-side microanastomosis to a peronea arteria magna: a case report
| Type I | Normal level of branching (proximal to the lower border of the popliteus muscle) |
| IA | The PA divides into the AT, the TPT (later divides into PT and PR) |
| IB | The PA trifurcates into AT, PT, and PR |
| IC | The PA divides into the PT, the anterior TPT (later divides into AT and PR) |
| Type II | High division of the PA (at or above the knee joint) |
| IIA | The AT originates at or above the knee joint |
| IIB | The PT originates at or above the knee joint |
| IIC | The PR originates at or above the knee joint |
| Type III | Hypoplastic or aplastic branching with altered distal supply. |
| IIIA | Hypoplastic/aplastic PT |
| IIIB | Hypoplastic/aplastic AT |
| IIIC | Both tibial arteries are hypoplastic/aplastic (PAM) |