Pharyngotympanic tube is supplied by all except_____________?

Correct answer: B. Ascending palatine

  • A. Ascending pharyngeal
  • B. Ascending palatine
  • C. Middle meningeal artery
  • D. Artery of pterygoid canal

Explanation

The pharyngotympanic tube receives branches from the ascending pharyngeal, middle meningeal and artery of the pterygoid canal. The ascending palatine artery mainly supplies the soft palate and palatine region, so it is the exception.

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