<prompt> Superior thyoid artery is a branch of -External carotid arteryInternal carotid arteryCommon carotid arteryArch of aorta  <response>: Ans. is a i.e., External carotid artery Branches of external carotid arteryFrom medial sideAscending pharyngealFrom frontSuperior thyroid arteryLingual arteryFacial arteryFrom behindOccipital arteryPosterior auricular arteryTerminal branchesSuperficial temporal arteryMaxillary artery 