PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus which protects a connector from foreign matter and also reduces workflow associated with opening and closing of a connector cover.SOLUTION: The connector cover 4 covers the connecting surface of the connector 3 for connecting an ultrasonic probe from the outside in such a way that the cover is opened and closed freely. A cover open/close mechanism 5 opens and closes the connector cover 4 in response to operation by the leg of an operator.COPYRIGHT: (C)2013,JPO&INPIT【課題】コネクタを異物から保護すると共にコネクタカバーの開閉に伴うワークフローを減少させることができる超音波診断雄値を提供する。【解決手段】超音波プローブを外部から接続するためのコネクタ3の接続面がコネクタカバー4により開閉可能に覆われ、オペレータの足による操作に応じてカバー開閉機構5がコネクタカバー4の開閉を行う。【選択図】図1