Linear vs Curvilinear Probe: How to Choose for Ultrasound Training

Comparison of linear and curvilinear ultrasound probes used in medical training.

You’ve set up the ultrasound machine, the gel is ready, and your learner picks up the probe—only to scan the wrong plane or miss the anatomy entirely. It’s not a lack of effort. It’s often the wrong probe for the job. In ultrasound education, understanding the difference between a curvilinear probe and a linear probe […]