Figure 2From: Wall motion in the stenotic carotid artery: association with greyscale plaque characteristics, the degree of stenosis and cerebrovascular symptoms A carotid bifurcation plaque and illustration of the location of the diameter measurements. In this case, the plaque appears on the carotid bulb, and diameter measurements are taken in the distal common carotid artery immediately before the proximal shoulder of the plaque.Back to article page