All the following are anterior branches of the external carotid aery except: (A) Superior thyroid, (B) Lingual, (C) Facial, (D) Ascending pharyngeal
Answer is D. The external carotid aery gives off eight branches, which are grouped as followsAnteriorPosteriorMedialTerminal1. Superior thyroid2. Lingual3. Facial1. Occipital2. Posterior auricular1. Ascendingpharyngeal1. Maxillary2. SuperficialtemporalRef: Chaurasia; Volume 3; 6th edition; Page no: 136