Research outputs
2025
The locomotor ecology of wild western lowland gorillas: How does the largest ape exploit complex arboreal environments?
King, C. A., Chappell, J., Robbins, M. M., Crompton, R. H., Sellers, W. I., & Thorpe, S. K. S. (2025). The locomotor ecology of wild western lowland gorillas: How does the largest ape exploit complex arboreal environments?. Journal of anatomy. doi:10.1111/joa.14277
2024
Bipedalism or bipedalisms: The os coxae of StW 573.
Crompton, R., Elton, S., Heaton, J., Pickering, T., Carlson, K., Jashashvili, T., . . . McClymont, J. (2024). Bipedalism or bipedalisms: The os coxae of StW 573.. Journal of anatomy. doi:10.1111/joa.14106
2023
Biomechanics and the origins of human bipedal walking: The last 50 years
Crompton, R. H., Sellers, W., Davids, K., & McClymont, J. (2023). Biomechanics and the origins of human bipedal walking: The last 50 years. JOURNAL OF BIOMECHANICS, 157. doi:10.1016/j.jbiomech.2023.111701
2022
A biomechanical investigation of the efficiency hypothesis of hafted tool technology
Barham, L., Coe, D., Gardiner, J., & Crompton, R. (2022). A biomechanical investigation of the efficiency hypothesis of hafted tool technology. Journal of the Royal Society Interface, 19. doi:10.1098/rsif.2021.0660
Relative limb strength in the 3.67 Ma hominin skeleton, StW 573 ("Little Foot"), and its implications for the role of arboreality in hominin evolution
Carlson, K. J., Jashashvili, T., Heaton, J. L., Pickering, T. R., Burgess, M. L., Sarringhaus, L., . . . Ruff, C. B. (2022). Relative limb strength in the 3.67 Ma hominin skeleton, StW 573 ("Little Foot"), and its implications for the role of arboreality in hominin evolution. In AMERICAN JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY Vol. 177 (pp. 28). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
StW 573 <i>Australopithecus prometheus</i>: Its Significance for an Australopith Bauplan
Crompton, R. H., McClymont, J., Elton, S., Thorpe, S., Sellers, W., Heaton, J., . . . Clarke, R. (2022). StW 573 <i>Australopithecus prometheus</i>: Its Significance for an Australopith Bauplan. FOLIA PRIMATOLOGICA, 92(5-6), 243-275. doi:10.1159/000519723
2021
Variation, mosaicism and degeneracy in the hominin foot.
McClymont, J., Davids, K., & Crompton, R. H. (2021). Variation, mosaicism and degeneracy in the hominin foot.. Evolutionary Human Sciences, 1-41. doi:10.1017/ehs.2021.50
Introduction to special issue: A 3.67 Ma Australopithecus prometheus skeleton from Sterkfontein Caves, South Africa.
Stratford, D., & Crompton, R. (2021). Introduction to special issue: A 3.67 Ma Australopithecus prometheus skeleton from Sterkfontein Caves, South Africa.. Journal of human evolution, 158, 103008. doi:10.1016/j.jhevol.2021.103008
The pectoral girdle of StW 573 ('Little Foot') and its implications for shoulder evolution in the Hominina
Carlson, K. J., Green, D. J., Jashashvili, T., Pickering, T. R., Heaton, J. L., Beaudet, A., . . . Clarke, R. J. (2021). The pectoral girdle of StW 573 ('Little Foot') and its implications for shoulder evolution in the Hominina. JOURNAL OF HUMAN EVOLUTION, 158. doi:10.1016/j.jhevol.2021.102983
Intra-subject sample size effects in plantar pressure analyses
McClymont, J., Savage, R., Pataky, T. C., Crompton, R., Charles, J., & Bates, K. T. (2021). Intra-subject sample size effects in plantar pressure analyses. PEERJ, 9. doi:10.7717/peerj.11660
Repetition Without Repetition: A Comparison of the Laetoli G1, Ileret, Namibian Holocene and Modern Human Footprints Using Pedobarographic Statistical Parametric Mapping
McClymont, J., & Crompton, R. H. (2021). Repetition Without Repetition: A Comparison of the Laetoli G1, Ileret, Namibian Holocene and Modern Human Footprints Using Pedobarographic Statistical Parametric Mapping. In Reading Prehistoric Human Tracks (pp. 41-65). Springer International Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-030-60406-6_3
2020
Keep your head down: Maintaining gait stability in challenging conditions
Thomas, N. D. A., Gardiner, J. D., Crompton, R. H., & Lawson, R. (2020). Keep your head down: Maintaining gait stability in challenging conditions. HUMAN MOVEMENT SCIENCE, 73. doi:10.1016/j.humov.2020.102676
Physical and perceptual measures of walking surface complexity strongly predict gait and gaze behaviour
Thomas, N. D. A., Gardiner, J. D., Crompton, R. H., & Lawson, R. (2020). Physical and perceptual measures of walking surface complexity strongly predict gait and gaze behaviour. Human Movement Science, 71, 102615. doi:10.1016/j.humov.2020.102615
Look out: An exploratory study assessing how gaze (eye angle and head angle) and gait speed are influenced by surface complexity
Thomas, N., Gardiner, J., Crompton, R., & Lawson, R. (2020). Look out: An exploratory study assessing how gaze (eye angle and head angle) and gait speed are influenced by surface complexity. PeerJ.
The atlas of StW 573 and the late emergence of human-like head mobility and brain metabolism
Beaudet, A., Clarke, R. J., Heaton, J. L., Pickering, T. R., Carlson, K. J., Crompton, R. H., . . . Stratford, D. (2020). The atlas of StW 573 and the late emergence of human-like head mobility and brain metabolism. SCIENTIFIC REPORTS, 10(1). doi:10.1038/s41598-020-60837-2
2019
A multiscale stratigraphic investigation of the context of StW 573 'Little Foot' and Member 2, Sterkfontein Caves, South Africa
Bruxelles, L., Stratford, D. J., Maire, R., Pickering, T. R., Heaton, J. L., Beaudet, A., . . . Clarke, R. J. (2019). A multiscale stratigraphic investigation of the context of StW 573 'Little Foot' and Member 2, Sterkfontein Caves, South Africa. JOURNAL OF HUMAN EVOLUTION, 133, 78-98. doi:10.1016/j.jhevol.2019.05.008
The long limb bones of the StW 573 <i>Australopithecus</i> skeleton from Sterkfontein Member 2: Descriptions and proportions
Heaton, J. L., Pickering, T. R., Carlson, K. J., Crompton, R. H., Jashashvili, T., Beaudet, A., . . . Clarke, R. J. (2019). The long limb bones of the StW 573 <i>Australopithecus</i> skeleton from Sterkfontein Member 2: Descriptions and proportions. JOURNAL OF HUMAN EVOLUTION, 133, 167-197. doi:10.1016/j.jhevol.2019.05.015
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
The bony labyrinth of StW 573 ("Little Foot"): Implications for early hominin evolution and paleobiology
Beaudet, A., Clarke, R. J., Bruxelles, L., Carlson, K. J., Crompton, R., de Beer, F., . . . Stratford, D. (2019). The bony labyrinth of StW 573 ("Little Foot"): Implications for early hominin evolution and paleobiology. JOURNAL OF HUMAN EVOLUTION, 127, 67-80. doi:10.1016/j.jhevol.2018.12.002
The endocast of StW 573 ("Little Foot") and hominin brain evolution
Beaudet, A., Clarke, R. J., de Jager, E. J., Bruxelles, L., Carlson, K. J., Crompton, R., . . . Stratford, D. (2019). The endocast of StW 573 ("Little Foot") and hominin brain evolution. JOURNAL OF HUMAN EVOLUTION, 126, 112-123. doi:10.1016/j.jhevol.2018.11.009
2018
The Long Limb Bones of the StW 573 <i>Australopithecus</i> Skeleton from Sterkfontein Member 2: Descriptions and Proportions
A multiscale stratigraphic investigation of the context of StW 573 ‘Little Foot’ and Member 2, Sterkfontein Caves, South Africa
Functional Anatomy, Biomechanical Performance Capabilities and Potential Niche of StW 573: an<i>Australopithecus</i>Skeleton (circa 3.67 Ma) From Sterkfontein Member 2, and its significance for The Last Common Ancestor of the African Apes and for Hominin Origins
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
Making the case for possible hominin footprints from the Late Miocene (c. 5.7 Ma) of Crete?
Crompton, R. H. (2017). Making the case for possible hominin footprints from the Late Miocene (c. 5.7 Ma) of Crete?. PROCEEDINGS OF THE GEOLOGISTS ASSOCIATION, 128(5-6), 692-693. doi:10.1016/j.pgeola.2017.09.001
Human bipedal instability in tree canopy environments is reduced by "light touch" fingertip support
Johannsen, L., Coward, S. R. L., Martin, G. R., Wing, A. M., van Casteren, A., Sellers, W. I., . . . Thorpe, S. K. S. (2017). Human bipedal instability in tree canopy environments is reduced by "light touch" fingertip support. SCIENTIFIC REPORTS, 7. doi:10.1038/s41598-017-01265-7
Book Review
Crompton, R. H. (2017). Book Review. Folia Primatologica, 88(1), 9-10. doi:10.1159/000467908
A novel approach to studying enclosure and support usage in siamangs (Symphalangus syndactylus): using a 3D computer model
Goh, C., Blanchard, M. L., Bates, K. T., Manning, P. L., & Crompton, R. H. (2017). A novel approach to studying enclosure and support usage in siamangs (Symphalangus syndactylus): using a 3D computer model. Journal of Zoo and Aquarium Research, 5(3), 109-115. doi:10.19227/jzar.v5i3.284
2016
The nature of functional variability in peak plantar pressure during a range of controlled walking speeds
McClymont, J. M., Crompton, R. H., & Bates, K. T. (2016). The nature of functional variability in peak plantar pressure during a range of controlled walking speeds. Royal Society Open Science.
The nature of functional variability in plantar pressure during a range of controlled walking speeds
McClymont, J., Pataky, T. C., Crompton, R. H., Savage, R., & Bates, K. T. (2016). The nature of functional variability in plantar pressure during a range of controlled walking speeds. ROYAL SOCIETY OPEN SCIENCE, 3(8). doi:10.1098/rsos.160369
The hominins: a very conservative tribe? Last common ancestors, plasticity and ecomorphology in Hominidae. Or, What's in a name?
Crompton, R. H. (2016). The hominins: a very conservative tribe? Last common ancestors, plasticity and ecomorphology in Hominidae. Or, What's in a name?. JOURNAL OF ANATOMY, 228(4), 686-699. doi:10.1111/joa.12424
2015
Preliminary study of CT in combination with MRI perfusion imaging to develop accurate 3D model in human foot and ankle system
Wang, L., Huw Crompton, R., & D'Août, K. (2015). Preliminary study of CT in combination with MRI perfusion imaging to develop accurate 3D model in human foot and ankle system. Footwear Science, 7(sup1), S35-S36. doi:10.1080/19424280.2015.1038313
Walking over complex terrain: a systematic review
Allen, A., Crompton, R., Winder, I., & D'Août, K. (2015). Walking over complex terrain: a systematic review. Footwear Science, 7(sup1), S29-S30. doi:10.1080/19424280.2015.1038309
Locomotor Ecology of <i>Propithecus verreauxi</i> in Kirindy Mitea National Park
Furnell, S., Blanchard, M. L., Crompton, R. H., & Sellers, W. I. (2015). Locomotor Ecology of <i>Propithecus verreauxi</i> in Kirindy Mitea National Park. FOLIA PRIMATOLOGICA, 86(4), 223-230. doi:10.1159/000377677
Locomotor Flexibility in Lepilemur Explained by Habitat and Biomechanics
Blanchard, M. L., Furnell, S., Sellers, W. I., & Crompton, R. H. (2015). Locomotor Flexibility in Lepilemur Explained by Habitat and Biomechanics. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY, 156(1), 58-66. doi:10.1002/ajpa.22627
2014
Putting flesh on to hominin bones
Thorpe, S. K. S., McClymont, J. M., & Crompton, R. H. (2014). Putting flesh on to hominin bones. Antiquity, 88(341), 924-926. doi:10.1017/s0003598x00050833
The arboreal origins of human bipedalism
Thorpe, S. K. S., McClymont, J. M., & Crompton, R. H. (2014). The arboreal origins of human bipedalism. ANTIQUITY, 88(341), 906-926. doi:10.1017/S0003598X00050778
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
Exceptional preservation of children's footprints from a Holocene footprint site in Namibia
Bennett, M. R., Morse, S. A., Liutkus-Pierce, C., McClymont, J., Evans, M., Crompton, R. H., & Thackeray, J. F. (2014). Exceptional preservation of children's footprints from a Holocene footprint site in Namibia. JOURNAL OF AFRICAN EARTH SCIENCES, 97, 331-341. doi:10.1016/j.jafrearsci.2014.05.015
Vector field statistics for objective center-of-pressure trajectory analysis during gait, with evidence of scalar sensitivity to small coordinate system rotations
Pataky, T. C., Robinson, M. A., Vanrenterghem, J., Savage, R., Bates, K. T., & Crompton, R. H. (2014). Vector field statistics for objective center-of-pressure trajectory analysis during gait, with evidence of scalar sensitivity to small coordinate system rotations. Gait and Posture, 40(1), 255-258. doi:10.1016/j.gaitpost.2014.01.023
2013
The evolution of compliance in the human lateral mid-foot
Bates, K. T., Collins, D., Savage, R., McClymont, J., Webster, E., Pataky, T. C., . . . Crompton, R. H. (2013). The evolution of compliance in the human lateral mid-foot. PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, 280(1769). doi:10.1098/rspb.2013.1818
Short-term step-to-step correlation in plantar pressure distributions during treadmill walking, and implications for footprint trail analysis.
Pataky, T. C., Savage, R., Bates, K. T., Sellers, W. I., & Crompton, R. H. (2013). Short-term step-to-step correlation in plantar pressure distributions during treadmill walking, and implications for footprint trail analysis.. Gait & posture, 38(4), 1054-1057. doi:10.1016/j.gaitpost.2013.03.016
Factors affecting the compliance and sway properties of tree branches used by the Sumatran orangutan (Pongo abelii).
van Casteren, A., Sellers, W. I., Thorpe, S. K. S., Coward, S., Crompton, R. H., & Ennos, A. R. (2013). Factors affecting the compliance and sway properties of tree branches used by the Sumatran orangutan (Pongo abelii).. PloS one, 8(7), e67877. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0067877
Does footprint depth correlate with foot motion and pressure?
Bates, K. T., Savage, R., Pataky, T. C., Morse, S. A., Webster, E., Falkingham, P. L., . . . Crompton, R. H. (2013). Does footprint depth correlate with foot motion and pressure?. JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY INTERFACE, 10(83). doi:10.1098/rsif.2013.0009
Holocene footprints in Namibia: the influence of substrate on footprint variability.
Morse, S. A., Bennett, M. R., Liutkus-Pierce, C., Thackeray, F., McClymont, J., Savage, R., & Crompton, R. H. (2013). Holocene footprints in Namibia: the influence of substrate on footprint variability.. American journal of physical anthropology, 151(2), 265-279. doi:10.1002/ajpa.22276
Preserving the Impossible: Conservation of Soft-Sediment Hominin Footprint Sites and Strategies for Three-Dimensional Digital Data Capture
Bennett, M. R., Falkingham, P., Morse, S. A., Bates, K., & Crompton, R. H. (2013). Preserving the Impossible: Conservation of Soft-Sediment Hominin Footprint Sites and Strategies for Three-Dimensional Digital Data Capture. PLOS ONE, 8(4). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0060755
Short-term step-to-step correlation in plantar pressure distributions
Pataky, T. C., Savage, R., Bates, K. T., Sellers, W. I., & Crompton, R. H. (2013). Short-term step-to-step correlation in plantar pressure distributions. Gait & Posture. doi:10.1016/gaitpost.2013.03.016
2012
Why don’t branches snap? The mechanics of bending failure in three temperate angiosperm trees
van Casteren, A., Sellers, W. I., Thorpe, S. K. S., Coward, S., Crompton, R. H., & Ennos, A. R. (2012). Why don’t branches snap? The mechanics of bending failure in three temperate angiosperm trees. Trees, 26(3), 789-797. doi:10.1007/s00468-011-0650-y
Nest-building orangutans demonstrate engineering know-how to produce safe, comfortable beds.
van Casteren, A., Sellers, W. I., Thorpe, S. K. S., Coward, S., Crompton, R. H., Myatt, J. P., & Ennos, A. R. (2012). Nest-building orangutans demonstrate engineering know-how to produce safe, comfortable beds.. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 109(18), 6873-6877. doi:10.1073/pnas.1200902109
Human-like external function of the foot, and fully upright gait, confirmed in the 3.66 million year old Laetoli hominin footprints by topographic statistics, experimental footprint-formation and computer simulation
Crompton, R. H., Pataky, T. C., Savage, R., D'Août, K., Bennett, M. R., Day, M. H., . . . Sellers, W. I. (2012). Human-like external function of the foot, and fully upright gait, confirmed in the 3.66 million year old Laetoli hominin footprints by topographic statistics, experimental footprint-formation and computer simulation. Journal of The Royal Society Interface, 9(69), 707-719. doi:10.1098/rsif.2011.0258
Human-like external function of the foot, and fully upright gait, confirmed in the 3.66 million year old Laetoli hominin footprints by topographic statistics, experimental footprint-formation and computer simulation
Crompton, R. H., Pataky, T. C., Savage, R., D'Aout, K., Bennett, M. R., Day, M. H., . . . Sellers, W. I. (2012). Human-like external function of the foot, and fully upright gait, confirmed in the 3.66 million year old Laetoli hominin footprints by topographic statistics, experimental footprint-formation and computer simulation. JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY INTERFACE, 9(69), 707-719. doi:10.1098/rsif.2011.0258
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
Anthropometry in Bipedal Locomotion: The Link Between Anatomy and Gait
Multon, F., Nicolas, G., Crompton, R. H., D’Août, K., & Berillon, G. (2012). Anthropometry in Bipedal Locomotion: The Link Between Anatomy and Gait. In Handbook of Anthropometry (pp. 2927-2949). Springer New York. doi:10.1007/978-1-4419-1788-1_182
Functional adaptations in the forelimb muscles of non-human great apes
Myatt, J. P., Crompton, R. H., Payne-Davis, R. C., Vereecke, E. E., Isler, K., Savage, R., . . . Thorpe, S. K. S. (2012). Functional adaptations in the forelimb muscles of non-human great apes. JOURNAL OF ANATOMY, 220(1), 13-28. doi:10.1111/j.1469-7580.2011.01443.x
2011
Best foot forward
Crompton, R. (2011). Best foot forward. Planet Earth, (WINTER), 22.
Hindlimb muscle architecture in non-human great apes and a comparison of methods for analysing inter-species variation.
Myatt, J. P., Crompton, R. H., & Thorpe, S. K. S. (2011). Hindlimb muscle architecture in non-human great apes and a comparison of methods for analysing inter-species variation.. Journal of anatomy, 219(2), 150-166. doi:10.1111/j.1469-7580.2011.01383.x
A Pilot Study on Thermal and Moisture Mapping of the Head-Helmet System Using Micro-Sensor Technology
Dullah, A. R., Guan, Z. W., & Crompton, R. H. (2011). A Pilot Study on Thermal and Moisture Mapping of the Head-Helmet System Using Micro-Sensor Technology. Journal of Testing and Evaluation, 39(3), 456-462. doi:10.1520/jte102812
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
A new method for recording complex positional behaviours and habitat interactions in primates.
Myatt, J. P., Crompton, R. H., & Thorpe, S. K. S. (2011). A new method for recording complex positional behaviours and habitat interactions in primates.. Folia primatologica; international journal of primatology, 82(1), 13-24. doi:10.1159/000326795
Field Study Methods for Primate Locomotor Ecology and Biomechanics
Blanchard, M. L., & Crompton, R. H. (2011). Field Study Methods for Primate Locomotor Ecology and Biomechanics. In Primate Locomotion (pp. 183-199). Springer New York. doi:10.1007/978-1-4419-1420-0_10
The effect of substrate compliance on the biomechanics of gibbon leaps
Channon, A. J., Günther, M. M., Crompton, R., D'Août, K., Preuschoft, H., & Vereecke, E. E. (2011). The effect of substrate compliance on the biomechanics of gibbon leaps. Journal of Experimental Biology, 214, 687-696.
2010
Vertical Clinging and Leaping Revisited: Locomotion and Habitat Use in the Western Tarsier, Tarsius bancanus Explored Via Loglinear Modeling
Crompton, R. H., Blanchard, M. L., Coward, S., Alexander, R. M., & Thorpe, S. K. (2010). Vertical Clinging and Leaping Revisited: Locomotion and Habitat Use in the Western Tarsier, Tarsius bancanus Explored Via Loglinear Modeling. International Journal of Primatology, 31(6), 958-979. doi:10.1007/s10764-010-9420-8
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
Arboreality, terrestriality and bipedalism.
Crompton, R. H., Sellers, W. I., & Thorpe, S. K. S. (2010). Arboreality, terrestriality and bipedalism.. Philosophical transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series B, Biological sciences, 365(1556), 3301-3314. doi:10.1098/rstb.2010.0035
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
Tracking our ancestors
Bennett, M. R., Crompton, R. H., & Morse, S. A. (2010). Tracking our ancestors. Planet Earth, (AUTUMN), 24-25.
Kinematic correlates of walking cadence in the foot.
Caravaggi, P., Leardini, A., & Crompton, R. (2010). Kinematic correlates of walking cadence in the foot.. Journal of biomechanics, 43(12), 2425-2433. doi:10.1016/j.jbiomech.2010.04.015
Evolutionary Robotic Approaches in Primate Gait Analysis
Sellers, W. I., Pataky, T. C., Caravaggi, P., & Crompton, R. H. (2010). Evolutionary Robotic Approaches in Primate Gait Analysis. International Journal of Primatology, 31(2), 321-338. doi:10.1007/s10764-010-9396-4
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
Steering and visualization: Enabling technologies for computational science
Wright, H., Crompton, R. H., Kharche, S., & Wenisch, P. (2010). Steering and visualization: Enabling technologies for computational science. Future Generation Computer Systems, 26(3), 506-513. doi:10.1016/j.future.2008.06.015
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
Orangutans employ unique strategies to control branch flexibility.
Thorpe, S. K. S., Holder, R., & Crompton, R. H. (2009). Orangutans employ unique strategies to control branch flexibility.. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 106(31), 12646-12651. doi:10.1073/pnas.0811537106
A dynamic model of the windlass mechanism of the foot: evidence for early stance phase preloading of the plantar aponeurosis.
Caravaggi, P., Pataky, T., Goulermas, J. Y., Savage, R., & Crompton, R. (2009). A dynamic model of the windlass mechanism of the foot: evidence for early stance phase preloading of the plantar aponeurosis.. The Journal of experimental biology, 212(Pt 15), 2491-2499. doi:10.1242/jeb.025767
Masticatory loading and bone adaptation in the supraorbital torus of developing macaques.
Kupczik, K., Dobson, C. A., Crompton, R. H., Phillips, R., Oxnard, C. E., Fagan, M. J., & O'Higgins, P. (2009). Masticatory loading and bone adaptation in the supraorbital torus of developing macaques.. American journal of physical anthropology, 139(2), 193-203. doi:10.1002/ajpa.20972
Activity identification using body-mounted sensors--a review of classification techniques.
Preece, S. J., Goulermas, J. Y., Kenney, L. P. J., Howard, D., Meijer, K., & Crompton, R. (2009). Activity identification using body-mounted sensors--a review of classification techniques.. Physiological measurement, 30(4), R1-33. doi:10.1088/0967-3334/30/4/r01
An inverse dynamic model of the plantar aponeurosis: the influence of walking speed
caravaggi, P., Pataky, T., Savage, R., & Crompton, R. (2009). An inverse dynamic model of the plantar aponeurosis: the influence of walking speed. The FASEB Journal, 23(S1). doi:10.1096/fasebj.23.1_supplement.826.3
Nonlinear spatial warping for between-subjects pedobarographic image registration.
Pataky, T. C., Keijsers, N. L. W., Goulermas, J. Y., & Crompton, R. H. (2009). Nonlinear spatial warping for between-subjects pedobarographic image registration.. Gait & posture, 29(3), 477-482. doi:10.1016/j.gaitpost.2008.11.006
Anthropology. Stepping out.
Crompton, R. H., & Pataky, T. C. (2009). Anthropology. Stepping out.. Science (New York, N.Y.), 323(5918), 1174-1175. doi:10.1126/science.1170916
'Orangutans employ unique strategies to control branch flexibility'
Thorpe, S. K. S., Holder, R., & Crompton, R. H. (2009). 'Orangutans employ unique strategies to control branch flexibility'. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the USA, 109, 12646-12651.
2008
Orangutan positional behavior
Thorpe, S. K. S., & Crompton, R. H. (2008). Orangutan positional behavior. In Orangutans (pp. 33-48). Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199213276.003.0003
A comparison of seven methods of within-subjects rigid-body pedobarographic image registration.
Pataky, T. C., Goulermas, J. Y., & Crompton, R. H. (2008). A comparison of seven methods of within-subjects rigid-body pedobarographic image registration.. Journal of biomechanics, 41(14), 3085-3089. doi:10.1016/j.jbiomech.2008.08.001
Regional peak plantar pressures are highly sensitive to region boundary definitions.
Pataky, T. C., Caravaggi, P., Savage, R., & Crompton, R. H. (2008). Regional peak plantar pressures are highly sensitive to region boundary definitions.. Journal of biomechanics, 41(12), 2772-2775. doi:10.1016/j.jbiomech.2008.06.029
Locomotion and posture from the common hominoid ancestor to fully modern hominins, with special reference to the last common panin/hominin ancestor
Crompton, R. H., Vereecke, E. E., & Thorpe, S. K. S. (2008). Locomotion and posture from the common hominoid ancestor to fully modern hominins, with special reference to the last common panin/hominin ancestor. Journal of Anatomy, 212(4), 501-543. doi:10.1111/j.1469-7580.2008.00870.x
Locomotion and posture from the common hominoid ancestor to fully modern hominins, with special reference to the last common panin/hominin ancestor.
Crompton, R. H., Vereecke, E. E., & Thorpe, S. K. S. (2008). Locomotion and posture from the common hominoid ancestor to fully modern hominins, with special reference to the last common panin/hominin ancestor.. Journal of anatomy, 212(4), 501-543. doi:10.1111/j.1469-7580.2008.00870.x
Evidence for early stance phase pre‐loading of the plantar aponeurosis
Caravaggi, P., Pataky, T. C., Savage, R., & Crompton, R. H. (2008). Evidence for early stance phase pre‐loading of the plantar aponeurosis. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 1(S1). doi:10.1186/1757-1146-1-s1-o42
New insights into stance phase foot biomechanics using pedobarographic statistical parametric mapping
Pataky, T. C., Goulermas, J. Y., Caravaggi, P., & Crompton, R. H. (2008). New insights into stance phase foot biomechanics using pedobarographic statistical parametric mapping. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 1(S1). doi:10.1186/1757-1146-1-s1-o25
Orangutan positional behaviour: inter-specific variation and ecological correlates in orangutans compared
Thorpe, S. K. S., & Crompton, R. H. (2008). Orangutan positional behaviour: inter-specific variation and ecological correlates in orangutans compared. In S. A. Wich, S. S. Utami, T. Setia Mitra, & C. P. van Schaik (Eds.), Orangutans - Ecology, Evolution, Behaviour and Conservation (pp. in press). Oxford: Oxford University Press.
2007
Response [2]
Thorpe, S. K. S., Holder, R. L., & Crompton, R. H. (2007). Response [2]. Science, 318(5853), 1065.
Response to Comment on "Origin of Human Bipedalism As an Adaptation for Locomotion on Flexible Branches"
Crompton, R. H., & Thorpe, S. K. S. (2007). Response to Comment on "Origin of Human Bipedalism As an Adaptation for Locomotion on Flexible Branches". Science, 318(5853), 1066. doi:10.1126/science.1146580
Orangutans use compliant branches to lower the energetic cost of locomotion.
Thorpe, S. K. S., Crompton, R. H., & Alexander, R. M. (2007). Orangutans use compliant branches to lower the energetic cost of locomotion.. Biology letters, 3(3), 253-256. doi:10.1098/rsbl.2007.0049
Origin of human bipedalism as an adaptation for locomotion on flexible branches.
Thorpe, S. K. S., Holder, R. L., & Crompton, R. H. (2007). Origin of human bipedalism as an adaptation for locomotion on flexible branches.. Science (New York, N.Y.), 316(5829), 1328-1331. doi:10.1126/science.1140799
Book Review
Crompton, R. H. (2007). Book Review. Folia Primatologica, 78(4), 227. doi:10.1159/000102891
Book Review
Crompton, R. H. (2007). Book Review. Folia Primatologica, 78(3), 209. doi:10.1159/000101765
A Consideration of Leaping Locomotion as a Means of Predator Avoidance in Prosimian Primates
Crompton, R. H., & Sellers, W. I. (n.d.). A Consideration of Leaping Locomotion as a Means of Predator Avoidance in Prosimian Primates. In Developments in Primatology: Progress and Prospects (pp. 127-145). Springer US. doi:10.1007/978-0-387-34810-0_6
Assessing mechanical function of the zygomatic region in macaques: validation and sensitivity testing of finite element models.
Kupczik, K., Dobson, C. A., Fagan, M. J., Crompton, R. H., Oxnard, C. E., & O'Higgins, P. (2007). Assessing mechanical function of the zygomatic region in macaques: validation and sensitivity testing of finite element models.. Journal of anatomy, 210(1), 41-53. doi:10.1111/j.1469-7580.2006.00662.x
Bipedal apes and humans. How do they compare and what can we learn from it?
Vereecke, E. E., D'Aout, K., Aerts, P., & Crompton, R. H. (2007). Bipedal apes and humans. How do they compare and what can we learn from it?. In 76th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Physical Anthropologists (pp. xx). Philadelphia, US: Wiley-Liss.
FOOTPRINT-BASED GAIT RECONSTRUCTION : INVERSE COMPUTATION OF FOOT KINEMATICS(1C3 Musculo-Skeletal Biomechanics III)
Pataky, T. C., & Crompton, R. H. (2007). FOOTPRINT-BASED GAIT RECONSTRUCTION : INVERSE COMPUTATION OF FOOT KINEMATICS(1C3 Musculo-Skeletal Biomechanics III). The Proceedings of the Asian Pacific Conference on Biomechanics : emerging science and technology in biomechanics, 2007.3(0), S51. doi:10.1299/jsmeapbio.2007.3.s51
2006
Orangutan positional behavior and the nature of arboreal locomotion in Hominoidea.
Thorpe, S. K. S., & Crompton, R. H. (2006). Orangutan positional behavior and the nature of arboreal locomotion in Hominoidea.. American journal of physical anthropology, 131(3), 384-401. doi:10.1002/ajpa.20422
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. I. Muscle architecture
Payne, R. C., Crompton, R. H., Isler, K., Savage, R., Vereecke, E. E., Günther, M. M., . . . D’Août, K. (2006). Morphological analysis of the hindlimb in apes and humans. I. Muscle architecture. Journal of Anatomy, 208(6), 709-724. doi:10.1111/j.1469-7580.2005.00433.x-i1
Morphological analysis of the hindlimb in apes and humans.: I.: Muscle architecture
Payne, R. C., Crompton, R. H., Isler, K., Savage, R., Vereecke, E. E., Gunther, M. M., . . . D'Août, K. (2006). Morphological analysis of the hindlimb in apes and humans.: I.: Muscle architecture. JOURNAL OF ANATOMY, 208(6), 709-724. doi:10.1111/j.1469-7580.2006.00563.x
Morphological analysis of the hindlimb in apes and humans.: II.: Moment arms
Payne, R. C., Crompton, R. H., Isler, K., Savage, R., Vereecke, E. E., Gunther, M. M., . . . D'Août, K. (2006). Morphological analysis of the hindlimb in apes and humans.: II.: Moment arms. JOURNAL OF ANATOMY, 208(6), 725-742. doi:10.1111/j.1469-7580.2006.00564.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.
A muscle-driving model of human walking and estimate of metabolic expenditure on muscles
Wang, W., Crompton, R., Minetti, A., Gunther, M., Sellers, W., Abboud, R., & Alexander, R. M. (2006). A muscle-driving model of human walking and estimate of metabolic expenditure on muscles. Journal of Biomechanics, 39, S36. doi:10.1016/s0021-9290(06)83015-0
2005
Stride lengths, speed and energy costs in walking of Australopithecus afarensis: using evolutionary robotics to predict locomotion of early human ancestors.
Sellers, W. I., Cain, G. M., Wang, W., & Crompton, R. H. (2005). Stride lengths, speed and energy costs in walking of Australopithecus afarensis: using evolutionary robotics to predict locomotion of early human ancestors.. Journal of the Royal Society, Interface, 2(5), 431-441. doi:10.1098/rsif.2005.0060
Locomotor ecology of wild orangutans (Pongo pygmaeus abelii) in the Gunung Leuser Ecosystem, Sumatra, Indonesia: a multivariate analysis using log-linear modelling.
Thorpe, S. K. S., & Crompton, R. H. (2005). Locomotor ecology of wild orangutans (Pongo pygmaeus abelii) in the Gunung Leuser Ecosystem, Sumatra, Indonesia: a multivariate analysis using log-linear modelling.. American journal of physical anthropology, 127(1), 58-78. doi:10.1002/ajpa.20151
The metabolic costs of 'bent-hip, bent-knee' walking in humans.
Carey, T. S., & Crompton, R. H. (2005). The metabolic costs of 'bent-hip, bent-knee' walking in humans.. Journal of human evolution, 48(1), 25-44. doi:10.1016/j.jhevol.2004.10.001
2004
Analysis of the human and ape foot during bipedal standing with implications for the evolution of the foot.
Wang, W. J., & Crompton, R. H. (2004). Analysis of the human and ape foot during bipedal standing with implications for the evolution of the foot.. Journal of biomechanics, 37(12), 1831-1836. doi:10.1016/j.jbiomech.2004.02.036
Hind limb drive, hind limb steering? Functional differences between fore and hind limbs in chimpanzee quadrupedalism
Li, Y., Crompton, R. H., Wang, W., Savage, R., & GÜnther, M. M. (2004). Hind limb drive, hind limb steering? Functional differences between fore and hind limbs in chimpanzee quadrupedalism. In Shaping Primate Evolution (pp. 258-278). Cambridge University Press. doi:10.1017/cbo9780511542336.016
Evaluating alternative gait strategies using evolutionary robotics
Sellers, W. I., Dennis, L. A., Wang, W. J., & Crompton, R. H. (2004). Evaluating alternative gait strategies using evolutionary robotics. JOURNAL OF ANATOMY, 204(5), 343-351. doi:10.1111/j.0021-8782.2004.00294.x
Humans and other bipeds: the evolution of bipedality
Crompton, R. H., & Günther, M. (2004). Humans and other bipeds: the evolution of bipedality. Journal of Anatomy, 204(5), 317-319. doi:10.1111/j.0021-8782.2004.00299.x
The role of load-carrying in the evolution of modern body proportions.
Wang, W. -J., & Crompton, R. H. (2004). The role of load-carrying in the evolution of modern body proportions.. Journal of anatomy, 204(5), 417-430. doi:10.1111/j.0021-8782.2004.00295.x
Automatic monitoring of primate locomotor behaviour using accelerometers.
Sellers, W. I., & Crompton, R. H. (2004). Automatic monitoring of primate locomotor behaviour using accelerometers.. Folia primatologica; international journal of primatology, 75(4), 279-293. doi:10.1159/000078939
Book Review
Crompton, R. H. (2004). Book Review. Folia Primatologica, 75(2), 120. doi:10.1159/000077224
Book Review
Crompton, R. H. (2004). Book Review. Folia Primatologica, 75(2), 118-119. doi:10.1159/000077223
Introduction
Folia Primatologica, E. (2004). Introduction. Folia Primatologica, 75(4), 187-188. doi:10.1159/000078933
Stresses exerted in the hindlimb muscles of common chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) during bipedal locomotion.
Thorpe, S. K. S., Crompton, R. H., & Wang, W. J. (2004). Stresses exerted in the hindlimb muscles of common chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) during bipedal locomotion.. Folia primatologica; international journal of primatology, 75(4), 253-265. doi:10.1159/000078937
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
Using sensitivity analysis to validate the predictions of a biomechanical model of bite forces.
Sellers, W. I., & Crompton, R. H. (2004). Using sensitivity analysis to validate the predictions of a biomechanical model of bite forces.. Annals of anatomy = Anatomischer Anzeiger : official organ of the Anatomische Gesellschaft, 186(1), 89-95. doi:10.1016/s0940-9602(04)80132-8
2003
The biomechanical evolution of erect bipedality
Crompton, R. H., Thorpe, S., Weijie, W., Yu, L., Payne, R., Savage, R., . . . Richardson, J. (2003). The biomechanical evolution of erect bipedality. CFS Courier Forschungsinstitut Senckenberg, (243), 135-146.
Size and power required for motion with implication for the evolution of early hominids.
Wang, W. J., & Crompton, R. H. (2003). Size and power required for motion with implication for the evolution of early hominids.. Journal of biomechanics, 36(9), 1237-1246. doi:10.1016/s0021-9290(03)00165-9
Erratum to “Energy transformation during erect and ‘bent-hip, bent-knee’ walking by humans with implications for the evolution of bipedalism” (Journal of Human Evolution 44 (2003), 563–579)
Wang, W. J., Crompton, R. H., Li, Y., & Gunther, M. M. (2003). Erratum to “Energy transformation during erect and ‘bent-hip, bent-knee’ walking by humans with implications for the evolution of bipedalism” (Journal of Human Evolution 44 (2003), 563–579). Journal of Human Evolution, 45(1), 97. doi:10.1016/s0047-2484(03)00089-7
Predicting the metabolic energy costs of bipedalism using evolutionary robotics.
Sellers, W. I., Dennis, L. A., & Crompton, R. H. (2003). Predicting the metabolic energy costs of bipedalism using evolutionary robotics.. The Journal of experimental biology, 206(Pt 7), 1127-1136. doi:10.1242/jeb.00205
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
'The Biomechanical Evolution of Erect Bipedality'
Crompton, R. H., Li, Y., Thorpe, S. K., Wang, W. J., Savage, R., Payne, R., . . . De Clerq, D. (2003). 'The Biomechanical Evolution of Erect Bipedality'. Courier Forschuungsinstitut Senckenberg, 243, 115-126.
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
2002
Stature-at-death of KNM-WT 15000
Ohman, J. C., Wood, C., Wood, B., Crompton, R. H., Günther, M. M., Yu, L., . . . Wang, W. (2002). Stature-at-death of KNM-WT 15000. Human Evolution, 17(3-4), 129-141. doi:10.1007/bf02436366
Reconstructing the mechanics of quadrupedalism in an extinct hominoid.
Li, Y., Crompton, R. H., Günther, 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 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12050897
2001
Free vertical moments and transverse forces in human walking and their role in relation to arm-swing
Li, Y., Wang, W., 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. doi:10.1242/jeb.204.1.47
Free vertical moments and transverse forces in human walking and their role in relation to arm-swing.
Li, Y., Wang, W., Crompton, R. H., & Gunther, M. M. (2001). Free vertical moments and transverse forces in human walking and their role in relation to arm-swing.. The Journal of experimental biology, 204(Pt 1), 47-58. doi:10.1242/jeb.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
Diet, Body Size and the Energy Costs of Locomotion in Saltatory Primates
Warren, R. D., & Crompton, R. H. (1998). Diet, Body Size and the Energy Costs of Locomotion in Saltatory Primates. Folia Primatologica, 69(7), 86-100. doi:10.1159/000052701
The mechanics of food reduction in Tarsius bancanus. Hard-object feeder, soft-object feeder or both?
Crompton, R. H., Savage, R., & Spears, I. R. (1998). The mechanics of food reduction in Tarsius bancanus. Hard-object feeder, soft-object feeder or both?. Folia primatologica; international journal of primatology, 69 Suppl 1, 41-59. doi:10.1159/000052698
Stresses in human leg muscles in running and jumping determined by force plate analysis and from published magnetic resonance images.
Thorpe, S. K., Li, Y., Crompton, R. H., & Alexander, R. M. (1998). Stresses in human leg muscles in running and jumping determined by force plate analysis and from published magnetic resonance images.. The Journal of experimental biology, 201(Pt 1), 63-70. doi:10.1242/jeb.201.1.63
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
1997
Locomotor ecology of Lepilemur edwardsi and Avahi occidentalis.
Warren, R. D., & Crompton, R. H. (1997). Locomotor ecology of Lepilemur edwardsi and Avahi occidentalis.. American journal of physical anthropology, 104(4), 471-486. doi:10.1002/(sici)1096-8644(199712)104:4<471::aid-ajpa4>3.0.co;2-v
A comparative study of the ranging behaviour, activity rhythms and sociality of <i>Lepilemur edwardsi</i> (Primates, Lepilemuridae) and <i>Avahi occidentalis</i> (Primates, Indriidae) at Ampijoroa, Madagascar
Warren, R. D., & Crompton, R. H. (1997). A comparative study of the ranging behaviour, activity rhythms and sociality of <i>Lepilemur edwardsi</i> (Primates, Lepilemuridae) and <i>Avahi occidentalis</i> (Primates, Indriidae) at Ampijoroa, Madagascar. Journal of Zoology, 243(2), 397-415. doi:10.1111/j.1469-7998.1997.tb02790.x
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
The mechanical significance of the occlusal geometry of great ape molars in food breakdown
Spears, I. R., & Crompton, R. H. (1996). The mechanical significance of the occlusal geometry of great ape molars in food breakdown. Journal of Human Evolution, 31(6), 517-535. doi:10.1006/jhev.1996.0077
1995
“Visual Predation,” Habitat Structure, and the Ancestral Primate Niche
Crompton, R. H. (1995). “Visual Predation,” Habitat Structure, and the Ancestral Primate Niche. In Creatures of the Dark (pp. 11-30). Springer US. doi:10.1007/978-1-4757-2405-9_2
1994
Kariandusi: Acheulean morphology and the question of allometry
Gowlett, J. A. J., & Crompton, R. H. (1994). Kariandusi: Acheulean morphology and the question of allometry. The African Archaeological Review, 12(1), 3-42. doi:10.1007/bf01953037
Feeding behavior, mastication, and tooth wear in the western tarsier (Tarsius bancanus)
Jablonski, N. G., & Crompton, R. H. (1994). Feeding behavior, mastication, and tooth wear in the western tarsier (Tarsius bancanus). International Journal of Primatology, 15(1), 29-59. doi:10.1007/bf02735233
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
Allometry and multidimensional form in Acheulean bifaces from Kilombe, Kenya
Crompton, R. H., & Gowlett, J. A. J. (1993). Allometry and multidimensional form in Acheulean bifaces from Kilombe, Kenya. Journal of Human Evolution, 25(3), 175-199. doi:10.1006/jhev.1993.1043
The effects of enamel anisotropy on the distribution of stress in a tooth.
Spears, I. R., van Noort, R., Crompton, R. H., Cardew, G. E., & Howard, I. C. (1993). The effects of enamel anisotropy on the distribution of stress in a tooth.. Journal of dental research, 72(11), 1526-1531. doi:10.1177/00220345930720111101
1991
The Evolution of Homo Erectus: Comparative Anatomical Studies of an Extinct Human Species.
Crompton, R. H., & Rightmire, G. P. (1991). The Evolution of Homo Erectus: Comparative Anatomical Studies of an Extinct Human Species.. Man, 26(3), 559. doi:10.2307/2803888
1990
3-D computer graphic in the study of adaptation
Crompton, R. H., & Sellers, W. (1990). 3-D computer graphic in the study of adaptation. ITNOW, 32(5), 10-13. doi:10.1093/combul/32.5.10
1989
Mechanisms for Speciation inGalago andTarsius
Crompton, R. H. (1989). Mechanisms for Speciation inGalago andTarsius. Human Evolution, 4(2-3), 105-116. doi:10.1007/bf02435439
1987
Ranging, activity rhythms, and sociality in free-rangingTarsius bancanus: A preliminary report
Crompton, R. H., & Andau, P. M. (1987). Ranging, activity rhythms, and sociality in free-rangingTarsius bancanus: A preliminary report. International Journal of Primatology, 8(1), 43-71. doi:10.1007/bf02737113
Morphometrics and niche metrics in prosimian locomotion: an approach to measuring locomotion, habitat, and diet.
Crompton, R. H., Lieberman, S. S., & Oxnard, C. E. (1987). Morphometrics and niche metrics in prosimian locomotion: an approach to measuring locomotion, habitat, and diet.. American journal of physical anthropology, 73(2), 149-177. doi:10.1002/ajpa.1330730203
1986
Locomotion and habitat utilization in free-rangingTarsius bancanus: A preliminary report
Crompton, R. H., & Andau, P. M. (1986). Locomotion and habitat utilization in free-rangingTarsius bancanus: A preliminary report. Primates, 27(3), 337-355. doi:10.1007/bf02382075
1983
Age differences in locomotion of two subtropical galaginae
Crompton, R. H. (1983). Age differences in locomotion of two subtropical galaginae. Primates, 24(2), 241-259. doi:10.1007/bf02381086