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. 15 No. 1 (2026): Vol 15 No.1
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Published: 2026-05-20

Editorial

  • Precision Anatomy, Computational Anatomy, Precision Medicine and Anatomical Variations in the African Population

    Oliver Munene Kinoti, Christopher Ombewa, Hiral Bhudia, Gloria Natalia, Julius Ogeng'o
    2793 - 2798
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/aja.v15i1.1

Case Report

  • Double deep femoral artery associated with variation of femoral vein tributaries: Case report

    Tata Touré, Abdoulaye Kanté, Magaye Gaye, Mamadou Simpara, Niagamé dit Bamba Camara, Babou Ba, Ilias Guindo, Nouhoum Ongoïba
    2868 - 2879
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/aja.v15i1.5

Original Article

  • The Comparative anatomy of the segmentation of the pig liver with that of the human liver comparative anatomy between local pig and human liver

    Ananivi SOGAN, Christel Marie Laleye
    2799 - 2811
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/aja.v15i1.2
  • Variations in the branching mode of the aortic arch in a Malian series: Cadaveric study

    Tata Touré
    2812 - 2836
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/aja.v15i1.3
  • Anatomical study on the branching pattern of the dorsalis pedis artery and its exact position on the ankle joint 10.4314/aja.v15i1.4

    Mr Obakeng Modisane, Ms Jade Naicker, Professor Jolandie Myburgh, Dr Zithulele Tshabalala, Dr Nkhensani Mogale
    2837 - 2867
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/aja.v15i1.4
  • Morphology and Morphometric dimensions of the acetabulum in the adult Kenyan dry bone population An osteological study

    Khumoetsile Colleen Nudelman, Professor Mohammed Galal El-Badawi, Professor Kibor Lectaly Lelei
    2880 - 2899
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/aja.v15i1.6
  • Renal Histopathological Effects of Afzelia africana n-Hexane Seed Oil Extract Following Sub-Chronic Oral Exposure in Wistar Rats. 10.4314/aja.v15i1.7

    Ifeanyi Gideon Aja, Ifeakachi Kindness Njoku , Mario Adesanya Adelaja , Olawale Olusoga OLUBI
    2900 - 2918
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/aja.v15i1.7
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