Patent ID: 7619412
Filing Date: 2009-11-17
Classification: G01R

Abstract:
1. A high-frequency coil configured for a magnetic resonance imaging apparatus, said high-frequency coil comprising: two end members formed of a conductive material and arranged opposite to each other; a plurality of first rod members, each of which is formed of a conductive material having a rod shape with one end portion connected to one of the two end members and the other end portion connected to the other one the two end members, wherein each of said first rod members extend continuously without interruption in RF continuity between said end members; and at least one additional member formed of a conductive material also having a rod shape and extending outwardly, laterally and obliquely with respect to said first rod members, both ends of the least one additional member being connected to one of the first rod members at respectively spaced apart points along said one first rod member without interrupting the RF electrical continuity of said one first rod member between said end members, the additional member being disposed outside of a first imaging region formed by the end members and the first rod members, said at least one additional member forming separate second imaging region that extends outside of said first imaging region.