Each of the Following Statements Is True of the Maxillary

question 22

Multiple Choice

Each of the following statements is true of the maxillary artery EXCEPT one. Which is the EXCEPTION?

• A) It is a terminal branch of the external carotid artery.
• B) It diverges from the external carotid at the level of the neck of the condyle.
• C) The maxillary artery has about 5 branches.
• D) This artery supplies the teeth and muscles of mastication.
• E) The maxillary artery enters the pterygopalatine fossa behind and below the eye.

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