Ultrasonic probe and ultrasonic diagnosis apparatus

An ultrasonic diagnosis apparatus comprising image generation circuitry configured to generate an ultrasonic image based on output from an ultrasonic probe comprising:

• a tip part including transducer elements configured to transmit and receive ultrasound waves, electronic circuitry electrically connected to the transducer elements, and a frame having the electronic circuitry provided thereon;
• an operation part configured to receive operations from an operator;
• a bending part including a cable electrically connected to the electronic circuitry, the bending part being configured to change an orientation of the tip part by bending in accordance with operations performed on the operation part;
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• a heat conducting part including a unitary component extending from the tip part to a position which is located on an opposite side to the tip part side of the bending part with respect to an end of the tip part side of the bending part, the heat conducting part being in contact with the frame in the tip part and in the close vicinity of the cable in the bending part.