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
Transverse facial aery is the branch of 
Select and explain. 
A. Facial aery, B. Maxillary aery, C. Superficial Temporal aery, D. Occipital aery
C: Superficial Temporal aery
Answer: C: Superficial Temporal aery 
Explanation: Superficial Temporal Aery It is the smaller terminal branch of the external carotid aery. It begins, behind the neck of the mandible undercover of the parotid gland.In addition to the branches which supply the temple, the scalp, the parotid gland, the auricle and the facial muscles, the superficial temporal aery gives off a transverse facial aery and a middle temporal aery.Reference: Chourasia; 6th edition; 72nd page