<prompt> High crural index is seen inJumping athletesGymnastsWeight liftersLong - distance runners  <response>: Answer- A. Jumping athletesCrural index the ratio of lower leg length to thigh length. A high crural index allows application of force against the ground for a greater period of time than a lower crural index. fumping athletes such as in basketball and sprint swimmers tend to have above-average crural indices. 