Question

A 10-year-old boy presents with recurrent nosebleeds (epistaxis) primarily from the anterior portion of his nose. Which anatomical site is the most common source?

Accepted Answer

Kiesselbach's plexus (Little's area)

Answer

Woodruff's plexus

Answer

Anterior ethmoidal artery

Answer

Sphenopalatine artery

Answer

Septal cartilage tear

Practice question

A 10-year-old boy presents with recurrent nosebleeds (epistaxis) primarily from the anterior portion of his nose. Which anatomical site is the most common source?