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
Superior parathyroid glands are derived from 
Select and explain. 
A. 1st branchial pouch, B. 3rd branchial pouch, C. 4th branchial pouch, D. 5th branchial pouch
C: 4th branchial pouch
Answer: C: 4th branchial pouch 
Explanation: HUMAN EMBRYOLOGY-INDERBIR SINGH TENTH EDITION-PAGE NO:136 Depament of parathyroid glands Parathyroid glands are derived as follows: The inferior parathyroid glands develop from endoderm of the third pharyngeal pouch The superior parathyroid glands develop from the endoderm of the fouh pharyngeal pouch