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Kiesselbach's plexus is present at

A
Medial wall of nasopharynx
B
Lateral wall of nasal cavity
C
Anteroinferior pa of nasal septum
D
Posterior pa of the nasal cavity
High-Yield Explanation
The anteroinferior pa or vestibule of the septum contains anastomoses between the septal ramus of the superior labial branch of the facial aery, branch of sphenopalatine aery, and of anterior ethmoidal aery. These form a large capillary network called the Kiesselbach's plexus.This is a common site of bleeding from the nose or epistaxis and is known as Little's area. <img src=" /> Ref: BD Chaurasia's HUMAN ANATOMY, Volume 3, 6th edition 240

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