Which of the following aery is derivative of the second branchial arch?
High-Yield Explanation
In adult life, the first arch aery is represented by the maxillary aery .the second arch aery persists for some pa of fetal life as the stapedial aery:it may contribute to the formation of the external carotid aery. Ref: Human Embryology, Inderbir Singh, 10th edition, page no: 251