provided herein are devices and methods for mounting variously configured medical imaging probes for imaging applications . in one aspect , a holding device allows for interfacing / holding most conventional ultrasound probes such that the probes may be attached to a positioning device using a common interface . as ultrasound probes come in various sizes and lengths , the device may adjust to different lengths , widths and shapes of different probes . hence , the device may work in a substantially universal manner while securely holding probes with little wobble or other problems .