Journal of Experimental and Clinical Anatomy

About the Journal

Journal of Experimental and Clinical Anatomy (JECA) is the official publication of the Society of Experimental and Clinical Anatomists of Nigeria (SECAN). Prior to 2025, the Journal usually published two issues per year (June and December). From 2025, the Journal publishes four issues per year (quarterly: March, June, September and December). JECA publishes articles on problems and issues in experimental and clinical anatomy.

Scope: The journal accepts for publication, high standard-containing reports or original scientific researches in the areas of morphology, mechanical functioning and development of man and animals as well as novel experimental procedures. The scope of the journal embraces articles of human and comparative anatomy, developmental anatomy, biomechanics, histology and cytology, histochemistry/ immunohistochemistry, neuroscience and functional aspects of anatomical sciences. As a publication with background in pure and applied research, the journal recognizes the importance of descriptive studies in the morphological aspects of molecular, cellular, systems and evolutionary biology. Clinical updates and case reports relating to consequences of disruption of cells, tissues or organ architecture are acceptable for publication.

Current Issue

Vol. 21 No. 2 (2024)
Published: 2024-12-31

Original Articles

  • Morphological Assessments and Sexual Dimorphism of the Visual Pathway Structures of Cricetomys gambianus (African Giant Rats Waterhouse-1840)

    S.O. Amuzor, A.N. Agbon, S.A. Musa, U.E. Umana, J.O. Ayo (Author)
    149-158
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.1

  • Assessment of the Ameliorative Effect of Vitamin A on Heat Stress Using White Albino Mice

    J. Wassagwa, O. Ewa, E.O. Addy, D.C. Ejiofor, E.A. Elekwa, E.E. Ngwu, O.F. Okoye, K.A. Agu (Author)
    159-162
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.2

  • Comparative study on the contraceptive effects of butanol and dichloromethane fractions of Carica Papaya male tree bark in male Sprague Dawley rats

    O.F. Adeoye, A.A. Bakare (Author)
    163-167
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.3

  • Histopathological Assessment of Cardiac Tissue in Arsenic Trioxide-Induced Wistar rats: Effects of Ethanol Leaf Extract of Irvingia gabonensis

    S.B. Olukayode, S.O. Innih, D. Calmday-Ombo (Author)
    168-171
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.4

  • Influence of aqueous leave extract of Newbouldia laevis on cadmium chloride -induced toxicity in pituitary-testicular axis of rats

    K.A. Adebisi, B. Leko, C.A. Idaguko (Author)
    172-179
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.5

  • Sub-acute toxic effects of methanol root extract of Carpolobia alba G. Don on testes of adult Wistar rats

    G.O. Oluwatunase, O.J. Otulana, O.O. Odubela, B.P. Fakunle, R.O. Folarin, F.U. Enemali, O. Asafa, K. Adebisi, O.E. Ogunmiluyi, J. Jesuye, A. Bukola, B. Badmus, S.S. Dare (Author)
    180-187
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.6

  • Anthropometric evaluation of percentage body fat using skinfold parameters among students of Ebonyi State University

    C.O. Njoku, I.I. Nkanu, C.E. Anwara, M.C. Ngwuta, O.E. Egbudu (Author)
    188-194
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.7

  • Protective effects of ethanol seed extract of Plukenetia conophora on cadmium-induced reproductive toxicity in male Wistar rats

    O.H. Blackie, D.E. Odiase, F.F. Blackie (Author)
    195-201
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.8

  • Testicular histology and seminal assessments following codeine-containing cough syrup administration in male Wistar rats

    K.C. Ibeabuchi, S.C. Gbotolorun (Author)
    202-209
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.9

  • Quercetin 100 mg/kg fails to mitigate cisplatin-induced neurotoxicity in adult Wistar rats

    I.A. Edagha, A.N. Aquaisua, B.C. Akpan, P.B. Sunday-Jimmy, M.A. Ataben, A.U. Katumu, G. Okokon (Author)
    210-219
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.10

  • Ameliorative effect of vitamin E on copper sulfate-induced liver damage in Wistar rats

    E. Obayuwana, S.M. Nweke (Author)
    220-226
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.11

  • Investigating the effects of aqueous fruit extract of Tamarindus indica on mercuric chloride-induced liver toxicity in adult Wistar rats

    S.M. Nweke, N. Okafor, G.I. Eze (Author)
    227-234
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.12

  • Evaluating the anticonvulsant potential of kaurenoic acid isolated from leaves in pentylenetetrazole-induced seizures: behavioral, cognitive, and cellular insights in Wistar rats

    S.S. Dare, R.O. Folarin, B.P. Fakunle, O.O. Odubela, G.O. Oluwatunase, P.E. Ekanem, P.D. Shallie (Author)
    235-242
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.13

  • A multi-method comparison of body volume and body fat in healthy adults: source of caution for interchangeability of techniques

    C.O. Njoku, E.E. Besong, A.D. Stewart (Author)
    243-251
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.14

  • Chronic sleep deprivation induces spatial memory impairment, chromatolysis, and histoarchitectural changes in the CA3 region of the hippocampus

    J. Ochai, U.E. Umana, S.A. Musa, S.B. Oladele (Author)
    252-261
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca..v21i2.15

  • Cucurbita maxima Seed Oil Pre-treatment Ameliorates Ovarian Oxidative Stress-mediated dysfunction Associated with Diclofenac therapy

    J.A. Nwafor, F.T. Okposhi, O.O. Anyigor, T.N. Nnama, I.C. Ukah, V.C. Ezeuko (Author)
    262-267
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.16

  • Zingerone mitigates hepatic injury associated with Dimethylnitrosamine exposure in male adult Wistar rats

    J.A. Nwafor, G.I. Eze, S.O. Innih (Author)
    268-274
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.17

  • Relationship between somatotype categories and musculoskeletal discomforts among Nigeria school students: A case study of selected secondary schools in Lagos State

    H.A. Omotayo, F.O. Opoola, M.T. Omotayo, T.O. Kusemiju, F.I.O. Duru (Author)
    275-280
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.18

  • Photogrammetric Evaluation of Some Normative Facial Indices of Young Adults of Igbo Ethnic Group, Nigeria

    P.N. Nwofor, H.B. Fawehinmi, P.D. Okoh, L.E. Oghenemavwe, L.K. David, M.A. Amadi, C.A. Oparaocha, C.E. Ebieto (Author)
    281-286
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.19

  • Evaluation of common ultrasound findings in female patients who present with pelvic pain at Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital (ISTH), Edo State, Nigeria

    O.M. Ujaddughe, C.E. Eseine-Aloja, H.I. Aimua, A.O. Eigbedion, M.E. Ujaddughe, H.A. Okodaso, C.O. Eseine, K.I. Ebhojaye, A.M. Izunya (Author)
    287-294
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.20

  • Percutaneous clavicular length among Nigerian students of Delta State University: Clinical and forensic implications

    B.S. Ominde, M.T. Enaohwo, O.G. Omohwo, O. Jeremiah, O.F. Omoro, P.S. Igbigbi (Author)
    295-300
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.21

  • Protective effects of Moringa oleifera oil on permethrin-induced toxicity in the prefrontal cortex of young male Wistar rats

    F.S. Lewu, A.B. Omotoso, J.O. Sylvester, N.R. Odey , M.T. Alabelewe, R.M. Kolo, A.O. Ayodeji, L.T. Omoboye, N.Y. Mutholib , I.T. Gbadamosi, G.O. Omotoso (Author)
    301-308
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca..v21i2.22

  • Ameliorative effects of watermelon seed oil (Citrulus lanatus) on cadmium chloride-induced hippocampal toxicity in adult male Wistar rats

    H.B. Olanrewaju, Eze S.M, S.A. Musa, S.A. Adamu, A.A. Omoniyi, S.P. Akpulu (Author)
    309-316
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.23

  • Histological and biochemical effects of Lutein on the liver of adult Wistar rats following Paraquat-induced toxicity

    T.A. Edward, A.J. Ajibade, S.S. Edward, Dr. Umeaku U (Author)
    317-323
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.24

  • Anthropometric evaluation and significance of waist circumference, hip circumference and waist-hip ratio among 16-25 years old females in Ede, Osun State, Nigeria

    W.C. Nnamani, D.R. Omotoso (Author)
    324-328
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.25

  • Modulatory role of cannabidiol and sleep recovery on hepato-renal functions and histological alterations triggered by sleep deprivation in adult male Wistar rats

    E. Ema, U.Z. Usman, A.O. Abdulquadri, U.U. Ekpo, G.P. Oderinde, A. Usman, U.E. Umana (Author)
    329-337
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.26

  • Study of some anthropometric variables among menopausal women with type II diabetes in Lagos Mainland:  Shomolu Local Government Area and its environ

    F.O. Opoola, S.S. Adebisi, J.P. Tanko, S.A. Akuyam, M. Nwankwo, A. Omotayo (Author)
    338-345
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca..v21i2.27

  • Neuroprotective effects of lycopene on lipopolysaccharide-induced cerebellar damage in rats: Implication for Alzheimer’s disease therapy

    T.A. Adeyeye, O.F. Shallie, T.R. Saula, S.A. Afolabi, P.D. Shallie (Author)
    346-357
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.28

  • Ameliorative effect of Vernonia amygdalina on lead-induced neurotoxicity on the premotor cortex of adult Wistar rats

    A.G. Muhammed, Z.M. Bauchi, M. Tanko, A.A. Omoniyi, M.S. Muhammed, M.Y. Shuaib, M.O. Lawal (Author)
    358-366
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.29

  • Reproductive impact of Mishenland Polyherbal Mixture on steroid hormone-induced gonadotoxic effects in male Wistar rats

    O.A. Adesanya, P.T. Adenowo, A.K. Adefule, B.A. Alabi, L.A.J. Shittu (Author)
    367-372
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.30

  • The anthropometric indices of physical development in medical students at the University of Lagos, Nigeria

    H.A. Omotayo, J.O. Agbara, T, Nafiu, M.T. Omotayo, N.M. Ibeabuchi (Author)
    373-376
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.31

  • Assessment of epidemiological risk factors of humeral fractures using x-ray findings of patients presenting at Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Irrua, Edo State, Nigeria: A 2-year review

    O.M. Ujaddughe, D.O. Eseine, H.I. Aimua, C.E. Eseine-Aloja, H.A. Okodaso, C.O. Eseine, K.I. Ebhojaye, A.M. Izunya, M.E. Ujaddughe (Author)
    377-384
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.32

  • Effects of Vernonia ambigua on testicular histology, selected semen profiles and serum oxidative stress biomarkers of Wistar rats

    E.C. Igwe, E.E. Besong, C.N. Esomchi, J.O. Nwofia, M.C. Okoche, E.O. Onigbo (Author)
    385-392
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.33

  • Evaluation of linear facial photogrammetry of the Ibibio Ethnic Group of Nigeria, resident in Port Harcourt

    M.A. Amadi, H.B. Fawehinmi, L.E. Oghenemavwe, M.A. Olugbenga, V.C. Ezeuko (Author)
    393-403
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.34

  • Evaluation of geometric parameters of the lumbosacral vertebae: a radiographic study of indigenes, resident in Yenagoa

    T.O. Johnbull, S.O. Ngoka (Author)
    404-408
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.35

Review Article

  • The concept of forensic taphonomy: understanding the postmortem processes of dead remains

    J.O. Ikpa, U.E. Umana, J.A. Timbuak, M. Tanko, C.O. Obun, E.J. Ema, M.E. Omuh (Author)
    409-417
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.36
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