A radio frequency coil assembly is provided. The radio frequency coil
assembly includes: a first radio frequency coil for receiving a magnetic
resonance signal from a tested body; a second radio frequency coil for
receiving a magnetic resonance signal from the tested body; and a third
radio frequency coil for receiving a magnetic resonance signal from the
tested body and having a shape which is different from that of at least
one of the first and second radio frequency coils so as to increase a
local sensitivity in an image-picked-up region.