In MR imaging of a body part in the magnetic field of a magnet, an RF signal is applied in a transmit stage to the subject to be imaged such that the subject generates an MR signal in response to the magnetic field and the RF signal applied with the MR signal being acquired in a receive stage using an RF coil where the RF coil is an integral element defined within a supporting element such as a pillow or U-shaped head support carrying the body part or within an article worn or carried by the body part such as a cast, brace, brassiere or vest.
