The terminal branches of the external carotid artery are______________?
Correct answer: D. Superficial temporal and maxillary
- A. Superficial temporal and transverse facial
- B. Transverse facial and maxillary
- C. Posterior auricular and maxillary
- D. Superficial temporal and maxillary
Explanation
The external carotid artery ends by dividing into the superficial temporal and maxillary arteries within the parotid gland. The transverse facial artery is a branch of the superficial temporal artery, not a terminal branch itself.
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