A whole-body antenna for a magnetic resonance apparatus has an antenna
structure composed of a number of antenna rods extending in a rod
direction between first and second ends of the antenna structure. The
antenna rods are distributed around a central axis of the antenna
structure, forming an examination region for an examination subject in a
magnetic resonance examination. The antenna rods are coupled to each
other at their first ends by a ferrule. Each of the rods is a hollow rod,
and each rod is connected at its second end to ground via a hollow ring.
Conductors are routed in the interior of the hollow rods, and can be
routed through the hollow ring to the exterior of the antenna structure.