This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Anatomy
Superior thyroid aery originates from: 
Select and explain. 
A. Internal carotid aery, B. External carotid aery, C. Facial aery, D. Maxillary aery
B: External carotid aery
Answer: B: External carotid aery 
Explanation: Branches of the External Carotid Aery Superior thyroid aeryAscending pharyngeal aeryLingual aeryFacial aeryOccipital aeryPosterior auricular aerySuperficial temporal aeryMaxillary aery