Publications
2019
A Three-Dimensional Musculoskeletal Model of the Western Lowland Gorilla Foot: Examining Muscle Torques and Function
Goh, C., Blanchard, M. L., Crompton, R. H., Gunther, M. M., Macaulay, S., & Bates, K. T. (2019). A Three-Dimensional Musculoskeletal Model of the Western Lowland Gorilla Foot: Examining Muscle Torques and Function. FOLIA PRIMATOLOGICA, 90(6), 470-493. doi:10.1159/000499653
2017
A 3D musculoskeletal model of the western lowland gorilla hind limb: moment arms and torque of the hip, knee and ankle
Goh, C., Blanchard, M. L., Crompton, R. H., Gunther, M. M., Macaulay, S., & Bates, K. T. (2017). A 3D musculoskeletal model of the western lowland gorilla hind limb: moment arms and torque of the hip, knee and ankle. JOURNAL OF ANATOMY, 231(4), 568-584. doi:10.1111/joa.12651
2014
Analysis of joint force and torque for the human and non-human ape foot during bipedal walking with implications for the evolution of the foot
Wang, W., Abboud, R. J., Guenther, M. M., & Crompton, R. H. (2014). Analysis of joint force and torque for the human and non-human ape foot during bipedal walking with implications for the evolution of the foot. JOURNAL OF ANATOMY, 225(2), 152-166. doi:10.1111/joa.12201
2012
The extraordinary athletic performance of leaping gibbons.
Channon, A. J., Usherwood, J. R., Crompton, R. H., Günther, M. M., & Vereecke, E. E. (2012). The extraordinary athletic performance of leaping gibbons.. Biology letters, 8(1), 46-49. doi:10.1098/rsbl.2011.0574
2011
The effect of substrate compliance on the biomechanics of gibbon leaps
Channon, A. J., Gunther, M. M., Crompton, R. H., D'Aout, K., Preuschoft, H., & Vereecke, E. E. (2011). The effect of substrate compliance on the biomechanics of gibbon leaps. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY, 214(4), 687-696. doi:10.1242/jeb.046797
2010
The Biomechanics of Leaping in Gibbons
Channon, A. J., Crompton, R. H., Gunther, M. M., D'Aout, K., & Vereecke, E. E. (2010). The Biomechanics of Leaping in Gibbons. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY, 143(3), 403-416. doi:10.1002/ajpa.21329
Dynamics of longitudinal arch support in relation to walking speed: contribution of the plantar aponeurosis.
Caravaggi, P., Pataky, T., Günther, M., Savage, R., & Crompton, R. (2010). Dynamics of longitudinal arch support in relation to walking speed: contribution of the plantar aponeurosis.. Journal of anatomy, 217(3), 254-261. doi:10.1111/j.1469-7580.2010.01261.x
Muscle moment arms of the gibbon hind limb: implications for hylobatid locomotion.
Channon, A. J., Crompton, R. H., Günther, M. M., & Vereecke, E. E. (2010). Muscle moment arms of the gibbon hind limb: implications for hylobatid locomotion.. Journal of anatomy, 216(4), 446-462. doi:10.1111/j.1469-7580.2009.01209.x
2009
Mechanical constraints on the functional morphology of the gibbon hind limb.
Channon, A. J., Günther, M. M., Crompton, R. H., & Vereecke, E. E. (2009). Mechanical constraints on the functional morphology of the gibbon hind limb.. Journal of anatomy, 215(4), 383-400. doi:10.1111/j.1469-7580.2009.01123.x
Population continuity, demic diffusion and Neolithic origins in central-southern Germany: the evidence from body proportions.
Gallagher, A., Gunther, M. M., & Bruchhaus, H. (2009). Population continuity, demic diffusion and Neolithic origins in central-southern Germany: the evidence from body proportions.. Homo : internationale Zeitschrift fur die vergleichende Forschung am Menschen, 60(2), 95-126. doi:10.1016/j.jchb.2008.05.006
2006
Inertial properties of hominoid limb segments.
Isler, K., Payne, R. C., Günther, M. M., Thorpe, S. K. S., Li, Y., Savage, R., & Crompton, R. H. (2006). Inertial properties of hominoid limb segments.. Journal of anatomy, 209(2), 201-218. doi:10.1111/j.1469-7580.2006.00588.x
'Morphological analysis of the hindlimb in apes and humans. Part II: Moment arms'
Payne, R. C., Crompton, R. H., Isler, K., Savage, R., Vereecke, E. E., Günther, M. M., . . . D'Août, K. D. (2006). 'Morphological analysis of the hindlimb in apes and humans. Part II: Moment arms'. Journal of Anatomy, 208(6), 725-742.
Morphological analysis of the hindlimb in apes and humans. Part I: Muscle architecture
Payne, R. C., Crompton, R. H., Isler, K., Savage, R., Vereecke, E. E., Günther, M. M., . . . D'Août, K. D. (2006). Morphological analysis of the hindlimb in apes and humans. Part I: Muscle architecture. Journal of Anatomy, 208(6), 709-724. doi:10.1111/j.1469-7580.2006.00563.x
2004
Comparison of inverse-dynamics musculo-skeletal models of AL 288-1 Australopithecus afarensis and KNM-WT 15000 Homo ergaster to modern humans, with implications for the evolution of bipedalism.
Wang, W., Crompton, R. H., Carey, T. S., Günther, M. M., Li, Y., Savage, R., & Sellers, W. I. (2004). Comparison of inverse-dynamics musculo-skeletal models of AL 288-1 Australopithecus afarensis and KNM-WT 15000 Homo ergaster to modern humans, with implications for the evolution of bipedalism.. Journal of human evolution, 47(6), 453-478. doi:10.1016/j.jhevol.2004.08.007
2003
Energy transformation during erect and 'bent-hip, bent-knee' walking by humans with implications for the evolution of bipedalism.
Wang, W. J., Crompton, R. H., Li, Y., & Gunther, M. M. (2003). Energy transformation during erect and 'bent-hip, bent-knee' walking by humans with implications for the evolution of bipedalism.. Journal of human evolution, 44(5), 563-579. doi:10.1016/s0047-2484(03)00045-9
Optimum ratio of upper to lower limb lengths in hand-carrying of a load under the assumption of frequency coordination.
Wang, W. J., Crompton, R. H., Li, Y., & Gunther, M. M. (2003). Optimum ratio of upper to lower limb lengths in hand-carrying of a load under the assumption of frequency coordination.. Journal of biomechanics, 36(2), 249-252. doi:10.1016/s0021-9290(02)00315-9
'Optimal ratio of the upper to lower limb lengths in hand-carrying of a load under the assumption of frequency coordination'
Wang, W. J., Crompton, R. H., Li, Y., & Gunther, M. M. (2003). 'Optimal ratio of the upper to lower limb lengths in hand-carrying of a load under the assumption of frequency coordination'. Journal of Biomechanics, 36(2), 249-252.
2002
Joint stiffness of the ankle and the knee in running.
Günther, M., & Blickhan, R. (2002). Joint stiffness of the ankle and the knee in running.. Journal of biomechanics, 35(11), 1459-1474. doi:10.1016/s0021-9290(02)00183-5
A movement criterion for running.
Seyfarth, A., Geyer, H., Günther, M., & Blickhan, R. (2002). A movement criterion for running.. Journal of biomechanics, 35(5), 649-655. doi:10.1016/s0021-9290(01)00245-7
'Reconstructing the mechanics of quadrupedalism in an extinct hominoid'
Li, Y., Crompton, R. H., Günther, M. M., Wang, W. J., & Savage, R. (2002). 'Reconstructing the mechanics of quadrupedalism in an extinct hominoid'. Zeitschrift für Morphologie und Anthropologie, 83(2/3), 265-274.
Reconstructing the mechanics of quadrupedalism in an extinct hominoid
Li, Y., Crompton, R. H., Gunther, M., Wang, W., & Savage, R. (2002). Reconstructing the mechanics of quadrupedalism in an extinct hominoid. Z Morphol Anthropol, 83(2-3), 265-274. Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
2001
Stable operation of an elastic three-segment leg.
Seyfarth, A., Günther, M., & Blickhan, R. (2001). Stable operation of an elastic three-segment leg.. Biological cybernetics, 84(5), 365-382. doi:10.1007/pl00007982
Free vertical moments and transverse forces in human walking and their role in relation to arm-swing
Li, Y., Wang, W. J., Crompton, R. H., & Gunther, M. M. (2001). Free vertical moments and transverse forces in human walking and their role in relation to arm-swing. Journal of Experimental Biology, 204(1), 47-58. Retrieved from http://jeb.biologists.org/cgi/reprint/204/1/47
1999
Dimensions and moment arms of the hind- and forelimb muscles of common chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes).
Thorpe, S. K., Crompton, R. H., Günther, M. M., Ker, R. F., & McNeill Alexander, R. (1999). Dimensions and moment arms of the hind- and forelimb muscles of common chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes).. American journal of physical anthropology, 110(2), 179-199. doi:10.1002/(sici)1096-8644(199910)110:2<179::aid-ajpa5>3.0.co;2-z
1998
The mechanical effectiveness of erect and "bent-hip, bent-knee" bipedal walking in Australopithecus afarensis.
Crompton, R. H., Yu, L., Weijie, W., Günther, M., & Savage, R. (1998). The mechanical effectiveness of erect and "bent-hip, bent-knee" bipedal walking in Australopithecus afarensis.. Journal of human evolution, 35(1), 55-74. doi:10.1006/jhev.1998.0222
Size dependence in prosimian locomotion and its implications for the distribution of body mass.
Preuschoft, H., Günther, M. M., & Christian, A. (1998). Size dependence in prosimian locomotion and its implications for the distribution of body mass.. Folia primatologica; international journal of primatology, 69 Suppl 1, 60-81. doi:10.1159/000052699
1996
Segment inertial properties of primates: new techniques for laboratory and field studies of locomotion.
Crompton, R. H., Li, Y., Alexander, R. M., Wang, W., & Gunther, M. M. (1996). Segment inertial properties of primates: new techniques for laboratory and field studies of locomotion.. American journal of physical anthropology, 99(4), 547-570. doi:10.1002/(sici)1096-8644(199604)99:4<547::aid-ajpa3>3.0.co;2-r
Characteristics of ground reaction forces in normal and chimpanzee-like bipedal walking by humans.
Li, Y., Crompton, R. H., Alexander, R. M., Günther, M. M., & Wang, W. J. (1996). Characteristics of ground reaction forces in normal and chimpanzee-like bipedal walking by humans.. Folia primatologica; international journal of primatology, 66(1-4), 137-159. doi:10.1159/000157191
1993
Energetic efficiency and ecology as selective factors in the saltatory adaptation of prosimian primates.
Crompton, R. H., Sellers, W. I., & Günther, M. M. (1993). Energetic efficiency and ecology as selective factors in the saltatory adaptation of prosimian primates.. Proceedings. Biological sciences, 254(1339), 41-45. doi:10.1098/rspb.1993.0124
1991
The jump as a fast mode of locomotion in arboreal and terrestrial biotopes
Gunther, M. M., Ishida, H., Kumakura, H., & Nakano, Y. (1991). The jump as a fast mode of locomotion in arboreal and terrestrial biotopes. Z Morphol Anthropol, 78(3), 341-372. Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
1989
[How the cubic measure of the jumping style of the prosimian and its proportions is determined].
Demes, B., & Günther, M. M. (1989). [How the cubic measure of the jumping style of the prosimian and its proportions is determined].. Zeitschrift fur Morphologie und Anthropologie, 77(3), 209-225.
Biomechanics and allometric scaling in primate locomotion and morphology.
Demes, B., & Günther, M. M. (1989). Biomechanics and allometric scaling in primate locomotion and morphology.. Folia primatologica; international journal of primatology, 53(1-4), 125-141. doi:10.1159/000156412
1988
Curvature of the lumbar spine as a consequence of mechanical necessities in Japanese macaques trained for bipedalism.
Preuschoft, H., Hayama, S., & Günther, M. M. (1988). Curvature of the lumbar spine as a consequence of mechanical necessities in Japanese macaques trained for bipedalism.. Folia primatologica; international journal of primatology, 50(1-2), 42-58. doi:10.1159/000156333
1985
[Biomechanical prerequisites for the leap-off of Senegal galagos]
Gunther, M. M. (1985). [Biomechanical prerequisites for the leap-off of Senegal galagos]. Z Morphol Anthropol, 75(3), 287-306. Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
1958
Discussion on the breast in pregnancy and lactation
Sanctuary, J. C., Gunther, M., Morris, D., & Ferreira, J. (1958). Discussion on the breast in pregnancy and lactation. Proc R Soc Med, 51(5), 305-311. Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/