This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: JIPMER 2018, Subject name: Anatomy
Not a branch of external carotid aery:- 
Select and explain. 
A. Superior thyroid, B. Ophthalmic, C. Lingual, D. Ascending pharyngeal
B: Ophthalmic
Answer: B: Ophthalmic 
Explanation: Branch of ECA: - Superior thyroid aery Lingual aery Facial aery Anteriorly Ascending pharyngeal aery medially Occipital aery Posteriorly Posterior auricular aery Superficial temporal aery Maxillary aery Terminal aery Branches of ICA Ophthalmic aery Anterior choroidal aery Anterior cerebral Middle cerebral Posterior communication aery.