Journal of Anatomy

Journal of Anatomy

Journal of Anatomy

The Journal of Anatomy is an international peer-reviewed journal sponsored by the Anatomical Society and published by Wiley-Blackwell. 

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Editorial Board

The editors-in-Chief are supported by a diverse Editorial Board which includes an Early Career Researcher Editorial Board

Editors-in-Chief

Phil Cox, UCL Division of Biosciences, UK
Evie Vereecke, KU Leuven, Belgium

James Sleigh, University College London, UK
Neil Vargesson, University of Aberdeen, UK

Managing Editor

Edward Fenton, E-mail: janat@dpag.ox.ac.uk

Scope of Journal and Info for Authors

Its main focus is to understand anatomy through an analysis of structure, function, development and evolution.

Impact Factor 2.013

The Journal publishes original papers, invited review articles and book reviews:

  • Cell biology and tissue architecture
  • Comparative functional morphology
  • Developmental biology
  • Evolutionary developmental biology
  • Evolutionary morphology
  • Functional human anatomy
  • Integrative vertebrate paleontology
  • Methodological innovations in anatomical research
  • Musculoskeletal system
  • Neuroanatomy and neurodegeneration
  • Significant advances in anatomical education

Instructions for authors

Online manuscript submission and peer review