All the following are branches of external carotid artery except _____________?

Correct answer: B. Anterior ethmoidal artery

  • A. Superior thyroid artery
  • B. Anterior ethmoidal artery
  • C. Posterior auricular artery
  • D. Occipital artery

Explanation

The anterior ethmoidal artery is a branch of the ophthalmic artery, which arises from the internal carotid artery. The superior thyroid, posterior auricular and occipital arteries are branches of the external carotid artery.

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