Abstract: Magnetic resonance apparatus, e.g. for magnetic resonance imaging, is described that includes a cooler unit and one or more radio-frequency (RF) coil assemblies. A separable thermal connection is provided between the cooler unit and the one or more RF coil assemblies. This separable thermal connection allows the one or more RF coil assemblies to be detached from the cooler unit after the one or more coil assemblies have been cooled to the required operating temperature. Each RF coil assembly can then be used for magnetic resonance imaging or the like. A plurality of different RF coil assemblies may thus be cooled by a single cooler unit.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for magnetic resonance scanning is described. The apparatus comprises an RF coil (16) for receiving an RF signal, a housing (10) for housing the RF coil, and a support (38). The support (38) is provided for locating a fiducial marker (50) in a repeatable position relative to the housing (10), the repeatable position being within the RF field of the RF coil (16). The fiducial marker, in use, provides a reference peak in a magnetic resonance spectroscopy spectrum. Methods of using such apparatus for magnetic resonance scanning, are also outlined. In particular a method is described that includes the step of providing a housing (10) that comprises a recess (38) located within the RF field of the RF coil (16). A fiducial marker (50) is then placed in the recess without exposing the RF coil (16).

Abstract: Magnetic resonance scanning apparatus for imaging parts of a human head includes RF coils configured to receive an RF signal including upper and lower pairs of RF coils; a lower supporting structure; and an upper part. The lower supporting structure has an upper wall providing support for the back of a human head, with the lower pair of RF coils rigidly mounted therein. The upper part has a rigid structure supporting the upper pair of RF coils. Each RF coil is located on a concave surface curving circumferentially and longitudinally around a human head located within the apparatus. Each of the upper pair of RF coils has an outer boundary following a contour between the eyes, around the bridge of a nose and below a respective eye located within the apparatus to allow the nose to extend between the upper pair of RF coils.