<prompt> Which of the following is a direct branch of Inferior mesenteric aerySuperior rectal aeryMiddle rectal aeryInferior rectal aeryInferior epigastric aery  <response>: Inferior and middle rectal aeries are branches of internal iliac aery which is a branch of common iliac aery whereas superior rectal aery is a direct branch of inferior mesenteric Aery which is a branch of abdominal aoa. There are three major branches that arise from the IMA: Left colic aery, Sigmoid aery and Superior rectal aery. 