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San Juan Ferrer, AlejandroAuthor or co-author of article in journal with external admissions assessment committeeBastir MCorresponding AuthorGarrido Lopez, GonzaloAuthorNavarro EAuthor

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July 25, 2022
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Variation in human 3D trunk shape and its functional implications in hominin evolution

Publicated to: Scientific Reports. 12 (1): 11762- - 2022-07-11 12(1), DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-15344-x

Authors:

Bastir, Markus; Ruiz, Jose Maria Gonzalez; Rueda, Javier; Garrido Lopez, Gonzalo; Gomez-Recio, Marta; Beyer, Benoit; San Juan, Alejandro F; Navarro, Enrique
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Affiliations

CSIC - Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales (MNCN) - Author
CSIC, Museo Nacl Ciencias Nat, Paleoanthropol Grp, JG Abascal 2, Madrid 28006, Spain - Author
Univ Libre Bruxelles, Fac Motor Skills Sci, Lab Funct Anat LAF, Brussels, Belgium - Author
Univ Politecn Madrid, Fac Phys Act & Sports Sci, Dept Hlth & Human Performance, INEF, Madrid 28040, Spain - Author
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid - Author
Université Libre de Bruxelles - Author
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Abstract

This study investigates the contribution of external trunk morphology and posture to running performance in an evolutionary framework. It has been proposed that the evolution from primitive to derived features of torso shape involved changes from a mediolaterally wider into a narrower, and antero-posteriorly deeper into a shallower, more lightly built external trunk configuration, possibly in relation to habitat-related changes in locomotor and running behaviour. In this context we produced experimental data to address the hypothesis that medio-laterally narrow and antero-posteriorly shallow torso morphologies favour endurance running capacities. We used 3D geometric morphometrics to relate external 3D trunk shape of trained, young male volunteers (N = 27) to variation in running velocities during different workloads determined at 45–50%, 70% and 85% of heart rate reserve (HRR) and maximum velocity. Below 85% HRR no relationship existed between torso shape and running velocity. However, at 85% HRR and, more clearly, at maximum velocity, we found highly statistically significant relations between external torso shape and running performance. Among all trained subjects those with a relatively narrow, flat torso, a small thoracic kyphosis and a more pronounced lumbar lordosis achieved significantly higher running velocities. These results support the hypothesis that external trunk morphology relates to running performance. Low thoracic kyphosis with a flatter ribcage may affect positively respiratory biomechanics, while increased lordosis affects trunk posture and may be beneficial for lower limb biomechanics related to leg return. Assuming that running workload at 45–50% HRR occurs within aerobic metabolism, our results may imply that external torso shape is unrelated to the evolution of endurance running performance.
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Keywords

alignmentbody-sizeencephalizationenduranceexercisemiddle pleistocenepelvisrunnerssexual-dimorphismAnimalsBiomechanical phenomenaHominidaeHumansKyphosisLordosisLumbar lordosisMaleRunningTorso

Quality index

Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal Scientific Reports due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency Scopus (SJR), it has become a reference in its field. In the year of publication of the work, 2022, it was in position , thus managing to position itself as a Q1 (Primer Cuartil), in the category Multidisciplinary. Notably, the journal is positioned above the 90th percentile.

Independientemente del impacto esperado determinado por el canal de difusión, es importante destacar el impacto real observado de la propia aportación.

Según las diferentes agencias de indexación, el número de citas acumuladas por esta publicación hasta la fecha 2026-04-24:

  • WoS: 7
  • Scopus: 8
  • Europe PMC: 5
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Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2026-04-24:

  • The use, from an academic perspective evidenced by the Altmetric agency indicator referring to aggregations made by the personal bibliographic manager Mendeley, gives us a total of: 33.
  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 33 (PlumX).

With a more dissemination-oriented intent and targeting more general audiences, we can observe other more global scores such as:

  • The Total Score from Altmetric: 53.
  • The number of mentions on the social network X (formerly Twitter): 3 (Altmetric).
  • The number of mentions on Wikipedia: 3 (Altmetric).
  • The number of mentions in news outlets: 7 (Altmetric).

It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

  • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.
  • Assignment of a Handle/URN as an identifier within the deposit in the Institutional Repository: https://oa.upm.es/92487/

As a result of the publication of the work in the institutional repository, statistical usage data has been obtained that reflects its impact. In terms of dissemination, we can state that, as of

  • Views: 36
  • Downloads: 24
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Leadership analysis of institutional authors

This work has been carried out with international collaboration, specifically with researchers from: Belgium.

There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (RUEDA OJEDA, JAVIER) and Last Author (NAVARRO CABELLO, ENRIQUE).

the author responsible for correspondence tasks has been RUEDA OJEDA, JAVIER.

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