This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Head and neck, Subject name: Anatomy
[{'content': 'Which of the following is not the branch of maxillary branch of external carotid aery \nSelect and explain. \nA. Inferior alveolar, B. Middle meningeal, C. Posterior tympanic, D. Anterior tympanic', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: C \nExplanation: The posterior tympanic aery is a branch of the posterior auricular aery which is a branch of the external carotid aery.The maxillary aery is divided into three poions by its relation to the lateral pterygoid muscle:First (mandibular) pa: posterior to lateral pterygoid muscle Branches:Deep auricular aery Anterior tympanic aery Middle meningeal aery Accessory meningeal aery Inferior alveolar aery Second (pterygoid or muscular) pa: within the lateral pterygoid muscle Anterior deep temporal branchesPosterior deep temporal branchesPterygoid branchesMasseteric aeryBuccinator aeryThird (pterygopalatine) pa: anterior to lateral pterygoid muscle Posterior superior alveolar aeryInfraorbital aery Aery of the pterygoid canal Pharyngeal aery Greater (descending) palatine aery Sphenopalatine aery - terminal branch Reference: Chaurasia; 6th edition', 'role': 'assistant'}]