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
The following are branches of internal carotid aery except 
Select and explain. 
A. Anterior cerebral aery, B. Posterior cerebral aery, C. Ophthalmic aery, D. Middle cerebral aery
B: Posterior cerebral aery
Answer: B: Posterior cerebral aery 
Explanation: The internal carotid aery is one of the two terminal branches of the common carotid aery.it begins at the level of the upper border of the thyroid cailage opposite the disc between the third and fouh cervical cavity by supplying the brain.this is the principal aery of the brain and the eye.it also supplies the related bones and meninges. Courses of aery are divided into four pas: 1. Cervical pa in the neck 2. Petrous pa 3.cavernous pa 4. Cerebral pa in relation to base of the brain Ref BDC volume 3;Sixth edition pg 152