Regarding moment of inertia of the leg with respect to the hip,which of the following leg morphologies would favor a sprinter?

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Massive thighs and slimmer lower legs favor a sprinter because the moment of inertia is lower when the mass is closer to the axis of rotation (in this case, the hip). This configuration allows for faster acceleration and deceleration of the legs, which is advantageous in sprinting.

Regarding Moment of Inertia of the Leg with Respect to the Hip,which