The artery , which runs along , the lower border of posterior belly of digastric is_______________?
Correct answer: C. Occipital
- A. Lingual
- B. Ascending pharyngeal
- C. Occipital
- D. Palatine
Explanation
The occipital artery arises from the external carotid artery and runs posteriorly deep to, and along the lower border of, the posterior belly of digastric. The lingual artery is related to the hyoglossus muscle instead.
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