13-6 Probes and Biopsy 
No.  Name  Function 
<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 probes’ structure marked <2> in the figure above may vary with the matched 
needle-guided brackets. 
13.1.2  Orientation of the Ultrasound Image and the 
Probe Head 
The orientation of the ultrasound image and the probe are shown as below. The “Mark” 
side of the ultrasound image on the monitor corresponds to the mark side of the probe. 
Check the orientation before the examination (Here takes linear probe as an example). 
 
 
13.1.3  Procedures for Operating 
This section describes general procedures for operating the probe. The proper clinical 
technique to be used for operating the probe should be selected on the basis of 
specialized training and clinical experience. 
Mark
Orientation mark