Kiesselbach's plexus

It is commonly known as 'Little's area'. it is located at the anteroinferior part of the nasal septum. It is a common site for epistaxis.

Kiesselbach's plexus is formed by the anastomosis of four arteries:

• 1. Greater palatine artery (from the maxillary artery)
• 2. Anterior ethmoidal artery (from the internal carotid artery)
• 3. Superior labial artery (branch of the external carotid artery)
• 4. Sphenopalatine artery (branch of the external carotid artery)