Carotid plate
The carotid plate, also known as the tympanic plate, is a thin (0.5 mm) bony plate that separates the carotid canal from the middle ear cavity.
Gross anatomy
The caroticotympanic artery perforates the carotid plate normally.
Related pathology
Disruption or dehiscence of the carotid plate may be seen in
- aberrant internal carotid artery, an enlarged collateral pathway
- lateralized internal carotid artery
- basilar skull fracture
