This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: General anatomy, Subject name: Anatomy
Common carotid aery is derived from 
Select and explain. 
A. Distal pa of 3rd Arch Aery and Cervical pa of Dorsal Aoa, B. As a bud from 3rd Arch Aery, C. Proximal pa of 3rd Arch Aery, D. Truncus Aeriosus
C: Proximal pa of 3rd Arch Aery
Answer: C: Proximal pa of 3rd Arch Aery 
Explanation: The common carotid aery is derived, on either side, from pa of the third arch aery, proximal to the external carotid bud.The internal carotid aery is formed by the poion of the third arch aery distal to the budReference: Inderbir Singh Embryology; 10th edition; Page no: 260