Closely-fitting local coil array for magnetic resonance applications

A local coil array for magnetic resonance applications, the local coil array comprising:

• a mechanical structure having base elements and connecting elements, and a plurality of local coils arranged on the mechanical structure, wherein, in each case, two of the base elements are connected to one another via at least one connecting element such that one or both of a translational movement or a rotational movement of the base elements relative to one another is possible, wherein the respective connection of the base elements to the at least one connecting element is configured such that the at least one connecting element either allows for the translational and/or rotational movement of the base elements relative to one another or employs a counterforce that, when the mechanical structure is placed on a patient from above, the base elements come to rest on the patient while moving relative to one another, and wherein at least some of the base elements comprise at least a part of a local coil of the plurality of local coils, wherein the base elements, the connecting elements, or both the base elements and the connecting elements are inherently stable or rigid, have a foam casing, are configured as flexible covers filled with a gel or a liquid, or a combination thereof.