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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 16, 2019
Filed:
Nov. 16, 2016
Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation, Otawara-shi, JP;
Sadanori Tomiha, Nasushiobara, JP;
Kazuya Okamoto, Saitama Chuo-ku, JP;
Manabu Ishii, Otawara, JP;
Satoshi Imai, Nasushiobara, JP;
Mitsuo Takagi, Otawara, JP;
Miyuki Ota, Otawara, JP;
Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation, Otawara-shi, JP;
Abstract
A magnetic resonance imaging apparatus according to an embodiment includes a plurality of first coil elements and a connector. The first coil elements are embedded in a couchtop on which a subject is placed. The connector is provided in such a region of the couchtop that is positioned on the inside of the loop of at least one of the first coil elements. It is possible to attach and detach a second coil element different from the first coil elements to and from the connector.