This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Unknown
Which muscle receives its nerve supply from a direct branch of the ansa cervicalis ? 
Select and explain. 
A. Mylohyoid, B. Geniohyoid, C. C Sternohyoid, D. Cricothyroid
C: C Sternohyoid
Answer: C: C Sternohyoid 
Explanation: The ansa cervicalis is formed by nerve fibers from the anterior rami C It gives rise to nerves that nnervate the infrahyoid strap muscles: sternohyoid, sternothyroid, and omohyoid. The geniohyoid muscle is innervated by cervical nerve fibers that are carried with the hypoglossal nerve. The mylohyoid is innervated by a branch of the mandibular division of the trigeminal nerve. The cricothyroid and cricoarytenoid muscles are intrinsic muscles of the larynx and are innervated by branches of the vagus nerve.