<p>With a thin-film magnetic head (20) having a flux conductor (21) and a magneto-resistance element (28) the flux conductor is divided into a plurality of flux conductor portions (23) which are spaced apart along the length (25) by a distance (27). This accomplishes a decrease in the mechanical tensions in the flux conductor (21) as a result of which a signal to be read is distorted to a lesser extent. <IMAGE></p>
