This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Head & Neck, Subject name: Anatomy
Medial branch of external carotid artery - 
Select and explain. 
A. Ascending pharyngeal A, B. Occipital A, C. Maxillary A, D. All of the above
A: Ascending pharyngeal A
Answer: A: Ascending pharyngeal A 
Explanation: Ans. is 'a' i.e., Ascending pharyngeal A Branches of external carotid arteryFrom medial sideAscending pharyngealFrom frontSuperior thyroid arteryLingual arteryFacial arteryFrom behindOccipital arteryPosterior auricular arteryTerminal branchesSuperficial temporal arteryMaxillary artery