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
Maxillary aery is 
Select and explain. 
A. Branch of facial aery, B. Branch of internal carotid aery, C. Branch of common carotid, D. Terminal branch of external carotid
D: Terminal branch of external carotid
Answer: D: Terminal branch of external carotid 
Explanation: Branches of external carotid aery Anterior Superior thyroid Lingual Facial Posterior Occipital Posterior auricular Medial Ascending pharyngeal Terminal Maxillary Superficial temporal Ref BDC volume 3 ;sixth edition pg 101