Anatomy – MCQ 57 – Branches of external carotid artery

All of the following are branches of the external carotid artery except:
A. Superior thyroid artery
B. Anterior Ethmoidal artery
C. Occipital artery
D. Posterior auricular artery

Correct answer : B. Anterior Ethmoidal artery

Anterior ethmoidal artery arises from ophthalmic branch of internal carotid artery.

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