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
Internal carotid artery at the  bifurcation from the common carotid is 
Select and explain. 
A. Lateral to the external carotid., B. Medial to external carotid., C. Posterior to external carotid., D. Anterior to external carotid.
A: Lateral to the external carotid.
Answer: A: Lateral to the external carotid. 
Explanation: None