Little's area constitutes______________?

Correct answer: A. Anastamosis between branch of maxillary artery and the branch of bacial artery

  • A. Anastamosis between branch of maxillary artery and the branch of bacial artery
  • B. Anastomeses between two branches of facial artery
  • C. Anastomeses between two branches of maxillary artery
  • D. None of the above

Explanation

Little's area is an arterial anastomotic network on the anterior nasal septum, including branches of the sphenopalatine and greater palatine arteries from the maxillary artery and the superior labial artery from the facial artery. Option a identifies part of this network, despite its incomplete wording and typographical error.

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