Official websites use .gov
A
.gov website belongs to an official
government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock (
) or https:// means you've safely
connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive
information only on official, secure websites.
Physical Dimensions of Animals and RF Coil Design Criteria
| Animal | Rat | Rat | Rabbit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 210 g | 370 g | 5 kg |
| Diameter of ribcage | 1.9 cm | 2.5 cm | 5.4 cm |
| Length of ribcage | 4 cm | 5 cm | 11 cm |
| Length of body w/o tail | 18 cm | 22 cm | 37 cm |
| Heart's long axis | 1.5 cm | 2 cm | 3 cm |
| Heart rate (anesthetized animal) | 300 bpm | 300 bpm | 240 bpm |
| Voxel size | 0.2 × 0.4 × 2 | 0.2 × 0.4 × 2 | 0.6 × 1.2 × 3 |
| Field of view | 50 mm | 50 mm | 150 mm |
