Kiesselbach's plexus mnemonic

Arteries forming Little's area

The mnemonic

SALG

What each word stands for

  • SSphenopalatine artery
  • AAnterior ethmoidal artery
  • LSuperior labial artery (septal branch)
  • GGreater palatine artery

Why it matters clinically

Explains the common site of anterior epistaxis.

Where it stops being reliable

Ignores the posterior bleeding site of Woodruff's plexus.

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Common questions

What is the Kiesselbach's plexus mnemonic?

SALG. It helps you recall: Arteries forming Little's area.

What does "S" stand for?

Sphenopalatine artery

What does "A" stand for?

Anterior ethmoidal artery

What does "L" stand for?

Superior labial artery (septal branch)

What are all the parts of the SALG mnemonic?

S: Sphenopalatine artery; A: Anterior ethmoidal artery; L: Superior labial artery (septal branch); G: Greater palatine artery.

Which topic does this mnemonic belong to?

It belongs to Kiesselbach's plexus in ENT.

Where does this mnemonic stop being reliable?

Ignores the posterior bleeding site of Woodruff's plexus.

How is this useful clinically?

Explains the common site of anterior epistaxis.

How do I make this mnemonic stick?

Say it aloud, write it from memory tomorrow, then again in a week. Then test yourself on a ENT question about Kiesselbach's plexus.

Is this a standard mnemonic?

It is a teaching aid written or adapted by our team. Some resemble ones students share informally. Check any fact that matters in a standard source.