A radio frequency coil according to an embodiment configured to receive a magnetic resonance signal from a subject by a plurality of coil elements including a first coil element and a second coil element. The first coil element and the second coil element are supported by a first housing and a second housing, the first housing and the second housing being rigid. The first housing and the second housing are connected by a flexible connector. The first coil element overlaps the second coil element at least part of the connector.
