About the Journal

Anatomy Journal of Africa is the Official Journal for the Association of Anatomical Societies of Africa and is published within the African Journals Online platform (AJOL). Headquartered at the Department of Human Anatomy, University of Nairobi, our journal releases biannual issues in January and July.

Dedicated to advancing anatomical knowledge, the Anatomy Journal of Africa invites and publishes a diverse range of scholarly contributions. Our scope encompasses Letters, Editorials, Original Articles, Case Reports and Reviews in Applied Anatomy, Clinical Anatomy, Morphology, Embryology, Anatomical Techniques, and Variant Anatomy. We encourage submissions from researchers, educators, and practitioners, fostering a comprehensive exploration of anatomical sciences across various disciplines.

eISSN: 2305-9478
print ISSN: 2226-6054

Copyright Statement:

All content published in the Anatomy Journal of Africa is protected by copyright. Authors retain the copyright of their work, granting the journal an exclusive license to publish their contributions. Readers are encouraged to respect the intellectual property rights of authors and the journal. For more information, read the copyright policy of our journal here.

Open Access Policy:

The Anatomy Journal of Africa is committed to the principles of Open Access, ensuring that all published articles are freely accessible to a global audience. We believe in the democratization of knowledge and strive to eliminate barriers to information sharing. Readers, researchers, and educators can freely access, download, distribute, and cite our content, promoting the widespread dissemination of anatomical insights. To ensure this, we charge an affordable APC on all submissions upon acceptance. This is as follows: Authors from African countries - 60 USD, Authors from outside Africa- 100 USD.

Information for Authors:

For detailed guidelines on manuscript preparation and submission, authors can find comprehensive information on our website. Visit [here] to access resources that will assist you in preparing your contributions for publication in the Anatomy Journal of Africa. We encourage authors to carefully review our guidelines to ensure a smooth and efficient submission process.

Submitted manuscripts should not contain previously published material or material under consideration for publication elsewhere. Accepted manuscripts may not be republished which belong to AJA. All the published articles will be indexed in Google Scholar and AJOL.

Announcements

Current Issue

Vol. 14 No. 2 (2025): Vol.14 No.2
Published: 2025-12-23

Editorial

  • Effect of Environmental Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Air Pollution on Animal Anatomical Structures

    Julius Ogeng'o, Thomas Amuti
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/aja.v14i2.1

Original Article

  • A Case-Based Evaluation of a Prototype Ventilated Dissection Table: Enhancing Laboratory Safety in Anatomy Education at Stellenbosch University

    Janine Correia, Keegan Meiring, Paul Pretorius
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/aja.v14i2.2
  • Understanding the Awareness, Perceptions and Religious Attitudes Towards Whole Body Donation in a South African Indian Community

    Seonaid Singh, Pamela Soobramoney, Brenda Zola De Gama
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/aja.v14i2.4
  • Morphology of the Placenta in Women Infected with Malaria during Pregnancy

    Dr Mercy Singoei, Dr Henric Ibsen Ongidi; Dr Paul Ochieng Odula; Prof Moses Obimbo
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/aja.v14i2.5
  • Prevalence and Morphological Variations of Aberrant Right Subclavian Artery among Adults at Maina Soko Medical Centre in Lusaka, Zambia

    Doreen Kawelenga, Dr , Dr
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/aja.v14i2.6

Case Report

  • A Variant Muscle of the Calf: Accessorius Triceps Surae Accessorius Triceps Surae

    Gabriel Mchonde
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/aja.v14i2.3
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