Probes and Biopsy
18-4
No. Name Function
<1> Probe head
It converts the electrical signal into ultrasound signal,
making the sound beams focus in the given direction;
meanwhile, it will receive the ultrasound signal and then
convert the received signal into electrical signal.
The lens on the surface is the acoustic lens. Apply
ultrasound gel on the acoustic lens.
<2>
Needle-guided
bracket fix tabs and
grooves
Used to mount the needle-guided bracket.
<3> Probe cable
Used to transmit electrical signals between the probe
body and connector.
<4> Probe connector
Used to connect the probe to the ultrasonic diagnostic
system.
Tips:
The part marked <2> in the figure above may vary with the matched needle-guided
brackets.
<2>
<1>
<3>
<4>