This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Brain , Subject name: Anatomy
Which of the following is not branch of the basilar aery ? 
Select and explain. 
A. Labrynthine aery, B. Anterior inferior cerebellar aery, C. Pontine aery, D. Posterior communicating aery
D: Posterior communicating aery
Answer: D: Posterior communicating aery 
Explanation: Posterior communicating aery is a branch of internal carotid aery. The other branches of basilar aery are: Superior cerebellar aery Posterior cerebral aeries . The branches of cerebral pa of internal carotid aery are: Ophthalmic aery Anterior cerebral aery Middle cerebral aery Posterior communicating aery Anterior choroidal aery . imageref - Vishram singh 2e pg 174