This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Head and neck, Subject name: Anatomy
Ascending pharyngeal aery is branch of 
Select and explain. 
A. Arch of aoa, B. Inferior thryroid aery, C. Superior thryroid aery, D. Ext. Carotid Aery
D: Ext. Carotid Aery
Answer: D: Ext. Carotid Aery 
Explanation: *Ascending pharyngeal aery is a small branch that arises from the medial side of the external carotid aery. *It arises very close to the lower end of external carotid aery. *It runs veically upwards between the side walls of the pharynx, and the tonsil, medial wall of the middle ear and, the auditory tube. *It also sends meningeal branches into the cranial cavity through the foramen lacerum, the jugular foramen, and the hypoglossal canal. <img src=" /> Ref: BDC 6th edition pg 103 ,230