Which of the following muscles is involved in crossing one leg over the other to produce the cross-legged position?
A) the sartorius
B) all of the hamstrings
C) the quadriceps femoris
D) the gastrocnemius

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The sartorius muscle is involved in crossing one leg over the other to produce the cross-legged position. It is a long, thin muscle that runs diagonally from the anterior superior iliac spine to the medial surface of the tibia, and when contracted, it flexes, abducts, and laterally rotates the hip.

Which of the Following Muscles Is Involved in Crossing One