This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Abdomen & Pelvis, Subject name: Anatomy
Which of the following is a direct branch of Inferior mesenteric artery? 
Select and explain. 
A. Superior rectal artery, B. Middle rectal artery, C. Inferior rectal artery, D. Inferior epigastric artery
A: Superior rectal artery
Answer: A: Superior rectal artery 
Explanation: Ans. A Superior rectal arteryRef: Gray's, 41st ed. pg. 1088, 1138Branches of Inferior Mesenteric Artery* Left colic artery: supplies descending colon* Sigmoid artery: supplies sigmoid colon* Superior rectal artery: terminal branch of IMA* Marginal branchesNote* Middle rectal artery: branch of internal iliac artery (anterior branch)* Inferior rectal artery: branch of internal iliac artery* Inferior epigastric artery: branch of external iliac artery