Posterior belly of digastric is derived from________________?
Correct answer: C. Second brachial arch
- A. First brachial arch
- B. First brachial pouch
- C. Second brachial arch
- D. Second pharyngeal pouch
Explanation
The posterior belly of digastric develops from the second pharyngeal arch and is therefore supplied by the facial nerve. The anterior belly comes from the first arch, supplied by the mandibular nerve, which is the common contrast.
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