Evolution of the patellar sesamoid bone in mammals
(2017)
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Samuels, M. E., Regnault, S., & Hutchinson, J. R. (2017). Evolution of the patellar sesamoid bone in mammals. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.3103
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Regional differentiation of felid vertebral column evolution: a study of 3D shape trajectories (2017)
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Randau, M., Cuff, A., Hutchinson, J. R., Pierce, S. E., & Goswami, A. R. (2017). Regional differentiation of felid vertebral column evolution: a study of 3D shape trajectories. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13127-016-0304-4Recent advances in geometric morphometrics provide improved techniques for extraction of biological information from shape and have greatly contributed to the study of ecomorphology and morphological evolution. However, the vertebral column remains a... Read More about Regional differentiation of felid vertebral column evolution: a study of 3D shape trajectories.
Limb proportions show developmental plasticity in response to embryo movement (2017)
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Pollard, A. S., Charlton, B. G., Hutchinson, J. R., Gustafsson, T., McGonnell, I. M., Timmons, J. A., & Pitsillides, A. A. (2017). Limb proportions show developmental plasticity in response to embryo movement. https://doi.org/10.1038/srep41926Animals have evolved limb proportions adapted to different environments, but it is not yet clear to what extent these proportions are directly influenced by the environment during prenatal development. The developing skeleton experiences mechanical l... Read More about Limb proportions show developmental plasticity in response to embryo movement.
Skeletal pathology and variable anatomy in elephant feet assessed using computed tomography (2017)
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Regnault, S., Dixon, J. J., Warren-Smith, C., Hutchinson, J. R., & Weller, R. (2017). Skeletal pathology and variable anatomy in elephant feet assessed using computed tomography. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.2877
Sesamoid Bones in Tuatara (Sphenodon punctatus) Investigated With X-Ray Microtomography, and Implications for Sesamoid Evolution in Lepidosauria (2017)
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Regnault, S., Hutchinson, J. R., & Jones, M. E. H. (2017). Sesamoid Bones in Tuatara (Sphenodon punctatus) Investigated With X-Ray Microtomography, and Implications for Sesamoid Evolution in Lepidosauria. Journal of Morphology, 278(1), 62-72. https://doi.org/10.1002/jmor.20619
Foot pressure distributions during walking in African elephants (Loxodonta africana) (2016)
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Panagiotopoulou, O., Pataky, T. C., Day, M., Hensman, S., Hutchinson, J. R., & Clemente, C. J. (2016). Foot pressure distributions during walking in African elephants (Loxodonta africana). Royal Society Open Science, 3(10), 160203. https://doi.org/10.1098/rsos.160203Elephants, the largest living land mammals, have evolved a specialized foot morphology to help reduce locomotor pressures while supporting their large body mass. Peak pressures that could cause tissue damage are mitigated passively by the anatomy of... Read More about Foot pressure distributions during walking in African elephants (Loxodonta africana).
A preliminary case study of the effect of shoe-wearing on the biomechanics of a horse’s foot (2016)
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Panagiotopoulou, O., Rankin, J. W., Gatesy, S. M., & Hutchinson, J. R. (2016). A preliminary case study of the effect of shoe-wearing on the biomechanics of a horse’s foot. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.2164
Inferring muscle functional roles of the ostrich pelvic limb during walking and running using computer optimization (2016)
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Rankin, J. W., Rubenson, J., & Hutchinson, J. R. (2016). Inferring muscle functional roles of the ostrich pelvic limb during walking and running using computer optimization. https://doi.org/10.1098/rsif.2016.0035Owing to their cursorial background, ostriches (Struthio camelus) walk and run with high metabolic economy, can reach very fast running speeds and quickly execute cutting manoeuvres. These capabilities are believed to be a result of their ability to... Read More about Inferring muscle functional roles of the ostrich pelvic limb during walking and running using computer optimization.
Musculoskeletal Geometry, Muscle Architecture and Functional Specialisations of the Mouse Hindlimb (2016)
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Charles, J. P., Cappellari, O., Spence, A. J., Hutchinson, J. R., & Wells, D. J. (2016). Musculoskeletal Geometry, Muscle Architecture and Functional Specialisations of the Mouse Hindlimb. PLoS ONE, 11(4), https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0147669Mice are one of the most commonly used laboratory animals, with an extensive array of disease models in existence, including for many neuromuscular diseases. The hindlimb is of particular interest due to several close muscle analogues/homologues to h... Read More about Musculoskeletal Geometry, Muscle Architecture and Functional Specialisations of the Mouse Hindlimb.
The scaling of postcranial muscles in cats (Felidae) I: forelimb, cervical, and thoracic muscles (2016)
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Cuff, A. R., Sparkes, E. L., Randau, M., Pierce, S. E., Kitchener, A. C., Goswami, A., & Hutchinson, J. R. (2016). The scaling of postcranial muscles in cats (Felidae) I: forelimb, cervical, and thoracic muscles. Journal of Anatomy, 229(1), 128-141. https://doi.org/10.1111/joa.12477The body masses of cats (Mammalia, Carnivora, Felidae) span a ~300‐fold range from the smallest to largest species. Despite this range, felid musculoskeletal anatomy remains remarkably conservative, including the maintenance of a crouched limb postur... Read More about The scaling of postcranial muscles in cats (Felidae) I: forelimb, cervical, and thoracic muscles.
Temporal and phylogenetic evolution of the sauropod dinosaur body plan (2016)
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Bates, K. T., Mannion, P. D., Falkingham, P. L., Brusatte, S. L., Hutchinson, J. R., Otero, A., …Allen, V. R. (2016). Temporal and phylogenetic evolution of the sauropod dinosaur body plan. Royal Society Open Science, 3(3), 150636. https://doi.org/10.1098/rsos.150636The colossal size and body plan of sauropod dinosaurs are unparalleled in terrestrial vertebrates. However, to date, there have been only limited attempts to examine temporal and phylogenetic patterns in the sauropod bauplan. Here, we combine three-d... Read More about Temporal and phylogenetic evolution of the sauropod dinosaur body plan.
Biomechanical evolution of solid bones in large animals: a microanatomical investigation (2016)
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Houssaye, A., Waskow, K., Hayashi, S., Cornette, R., Lee, A. H., & Hutchinson, J. R. (2016). Biomechanical evolution of solid bones in large animals: a microanatomical investigation. Biological Journal of the Linnean Society, 117(2), 350-371. https://doi.org/10.1111/bij.12660
The extinct, giant giraffid Sivatherium giganteum: skeletal reconstruction and body mass estimation (2016)
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Basu, C. K., Falkingham, P. L., & Hutchinson, J. R. (2016). The extinct, giant giraffid Sivatherium giganteum: skeletal reconstruction and body mass estimation. Biology Letters, 12(1), https://doi.org/10.1098/rsbl.2015.0940
Anatomy, morphology and evolution of the patella in squamate lizards and tuatara (Sphenodon punctatus) (2016)
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Regnault, S., Jones, M. E. H., Pitsillides, A. A., & Hutchinson, J. R. (2016). Anatomy, morphology and evolution of the patella in squamate lizards and tuatara (Sphenodon punctatus). Journal of Anatomy, 228, 864-876. https://doi.org/10.1111/joa.12435
DEVELOPING, TESTING AND OPTIMISING A MOUSE HINDLIMB MUSCULOSKELETAL MODEL (2015)
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Charles, J. P., Cappellari, O., Spence, A., Wells, D. J., & Hutchinson, J. R. (2015). DEVELOPING, TESTING AND OPTIMISING A MOUSE HINDLIMB MUSCULOSKELETAL MODEL. FASEB Journal, 29,Stability during locomotion arises from many complex interactions which are not yet fully understood. Studies into how sensory feedback from muscle spindles contributes to this have used neuromechanical simulations, however their accuracy is limited... Read More about DEVELOPING, TESTING AND OPTIMISING A MOUSE HINDLIMB MUSCULOSKELETAL MODEL.
FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS OF TISSUES WRAPPING AROUND THE KNEE JOINT OF OSTRICHES (STRUTHIO CAMELUS) (2015)
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Chadwick, K. P., Allen, V. R., & Hutchinson, J. R. (2015). FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS OF TISSUES WRAPPING AROUND THE KNEE JOINT OF OSTRICHES (STRUTHIO CAMELUS). FASEB Journal, 29(1),Mechanical stimulation is accepted to play some role in the development of sesamoid bones, however with great variability in occurrence, it is not yet clear how significant this role is and what specific loading environment fosters or hinders growth.... Read More about FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS OF TISSUES WRAPPING AROUND THE KNEE JOINT OF OSTRICHES (STRUTHIO CAMELUS).
Radiographic protocol and normal anatomy of the hind feet in the white rhinoceros (ceratotherium simum) (2015)
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Dudley, R. J., Wood, S. P., Hutchinson, J. R., & Weller, R. (2015). Radiographic protocol and normal anatomy of the hind feet in the white rhinoceros (ceratotherium simum). https://doi.org/10.1111/vru.12215
Structure, ontogeny and evolution of the patellar tendon in emus (Dromaius novaehollandiae) and other palaeognath birds (2015)
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Regnault, S., Pitsillides, A. A., & Hutchinson, J. R. (2015). Structure, ontogeny and evolution of the patellar tendon in emus (Dromaius novaehollandiae) and other palaeognath birds. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.711The patella (kneecap) exhibits multiple evolutionary origins in birds, mammals, and lizards, and is thought to increase the mechanical advantage of the knee extensor muscles. Despite appreciable interest in the specialized anatomy and locomotion of p... Read More about Structure, ontogeny and evolution of the patellar tendon in emus (Dromaius novaehollandiae) and other palaeognath birds.
Ontogenetic scaling patterns and functional anatomy of the pelvic limb musculature in emus (Dromaius novaehollandiae) (2014)
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Lamas, L., Main, R. P., & Hutchinson, J. R. (2014). Ontogenetic scaling patterns and functional anatomy of the pelvic limb musculature in emus (Dromaius novaehollandiae). https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.716Emus (Dromaius novaehollandiae) are exclusively terrestrial, bipedal and cursorial ratites with some similar biomechanical characteristics to humans. Their growth rates are impressive, as their body mass increases eighty-fold from hatching to adultho... Read More about Ontogenetic scaling patterns and functional anatomy of the pelvic limb musculature in emus (Dromaius novaehollandiae).
Anatomical and biomechanical traits of broiler chickens across ontogeny. Part II. Body segment inertial properties and muscle architecture of the pelvic limb (2014)
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Hutchinson, J. R., Paxton, H. P., Codd, J., Rankin, J. W., & Tickle, P. (2014). Anatomical and biomechanical traits of broiler chickens across ontogeny. Part II. Body segment inertial properties and muscle architecture of the pelvic limb. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.473In broiler chickens, genetic success for desired production traits is often shadowed by welfare concerns related to musculoskeletal health. Whilst these concerns are clear, a viable solution is still elusive. Part of the solution lies in knowing how... Read More about Anatomical and biomechanical traits of broiler chickens across ontogeny. Part II. Body segment inertial properties and muscle architecture of the pelvic limb.