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
All of the following are branches of external carotid aery except? 
Select and explain. 
A. Superior thyroid aery, B. Transverse cervical aery, C. Ascending pharyngeal aery, D. Superficial temporal aery
B: Transverse cervical aery
Answer: B: Transverse cervical aery 
Explanation: Ans: B Transverse cervical aeryBranches of External Carotid AnteriorSuperior thyroid aerydegLingual aeryFacial aeryPosteriorOccipital aerydegPosterior auriculardegMedialAscending pharyngeal aerydegTerminalMaxillary aerydegSuperficial temporal aeryTransverse cervical aery is a branch of thyrocervical trunk.