This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Head & Neck, Subject name: Anatomy
Superior thyoid artery is a branch of - 
Select and explain. 
A. External carotid artery, B. Internal carotid artery, C. Common carotid artery, D. Arch of aorta
A: External carotid artery
Answer: A: External carotid artery 
Explanation: Ans. is 'a' i.e., External carotid artery Branches of external carotid arteryFrom medial sideAscending pharyngealFrom frontSuperior thyroid arteryLingual arteryFacial arteryFrom behindOccipital arteryPosterior auricular arteryTerminal branchesSuperficial temporal arteryMaxillary artery