Which of the Following Arteries Is NOT a Branch of the External

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following arteries is NOT a branch of the external carotid artery?

• A) facial
• B) occipital
• C) vertebral
• D) posterior auricular
• E) superficial temporal

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Definitions:

Proximodistal

Refers to the pattern of development that moves from the center or core of the body outward towards the extremities.

Cephalocaudal

A pattern of growth and development in which progress is made from the head downward, typically observed in infants.

Maturational

Pertaining to the process of maturing or developing to a more advanced stage, often in the context of biological or psychological growth.

Consequents

The outcomes or results that logically follow given premises in a conditional statement.