Occipital artery is a branch of _________________?
Correct answer: B. Posterior branch of External carotid
- A. Internal carotid artery
- B. Posterior branch of External carotid
- C. Medial branch of external carotid
- D. Anterior branch of external carotid
Explanation
The occipital artery is a posterior branch of the external carotid artery. The internal carotid gives no branches in the neck, so it cannot be the source.
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