Transverse facial aery is the branch of
High-Yield Explanation
Superficial Temporal Aery It is the smaller terminal branch of the external carotid aery. It begins, behind the neck of the mandible undercover of the parotid gland.In addition to the branches which supply the temple, the scalp, the parotid gland, the auricle and the facial muscles, the superficial temporal aery gives off a transverse facial aery and a middle temporal aery.Reference: Chourasia; 6th edition; 72nd page