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. 1 (2025): Vol.14 No.1
Published: 2025-05-04

Original Article

  • An Angiographic Study of the Left Coronary Artery in the Sudanese Population

    Dr. Musaab Mustafa, DR. Samoal Mohamed, Dr. Omer Awad, Dr. Mohammed A.A. Abdelmtalab
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/aja.v14i1.1
  • Placenta Gross Examination and Cord Insertion in Women with Malaria in Pregnancy

    Mercy Singoei
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/aja.v14i1.2

Review

  • Computed tomography morphometry of the vertebral body, spinal canal, and Torg ratio of the sub-axial cervical spine of adult Ugandans.

    James Kiwanuka
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/aja.v14i1.3
  • Anatomical Variations of the Subclavian Artery and its Branching Patterns: A Literature Review

    Hammad Yahia Mohamed, Mohamed Taha El Haisam, Osama Salah El Din Mahmoud, Amina Ibrahim Badawy Othman
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/aja.v14i1.4
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