Methods and systems are provided for selecting a two dimensional (2D) scan plane. The methods and systems acquire ultrasound data along first and second 2D planes from a matrix array probe. The second 2D plane includes an anatomical structure. The first 2D plane extending along the azimuth direction and the second 2D plane extending along the elevation direction. The systems and methods further identify when the anatomical structure is symmetric along the second 2D plane with respect to a characteristic of interest, and select select ultrasound data along the first 2D plane when the anatomical structure is symmetric.
