Bi-planar coil assemblies are disclosed which have DSV's whose centers are
offset by distances D from the origins of x,y,z-coordinate systems, where
said origins of x,y,z-coordinate systems are coincident with the
geometric centers of the coils. The distances D can be of the order of
10-20 centimeters or more. The bi-planar coil assemblies can be used in
MRI applications to reduce the feeling of claustrophobia experienced by
some subjects. The assemblies also can facilitate the imaging of various
joints, including the wrist, elbow, ankle, or knee.
