A multi-tune radio frequency (RF) coil for concurrent magnetic resonance
imaging (MRI) and magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) is disclosed. The
multi-tune RF coil includes a first end ring having a generally annular
opening and a first plurality of elongated segments coupled to and
positioned circumferentially around the first end ring. The first
plurality of elongated segments are azimuthally offset from one another
by a substantially equal angular distance. A second RF coil includes a
second end ring having a generally annular opening and a second plurality
of elongated segments coupled to and positioned circumferentially around
the second end ring. The second plurality of elongated segments are
azimuthally offset from one another by a substantially equal angular
distance. The first and second plurality of elongated segments are
coupled to and positioned circumferentially around at least one of an a
third end ring having a generally annular opening and an end cap, thereby
forming a coil volume, and the first and second plurality of elongated
segments lie in a same circumferential plane.