A skateboarder falls and lands directly on his buttocks and lower back. He does not feel much pain and continues skating. After a couple of days he begins experiencing right hip pain and notices his right foot and leg are rotated to the right. A doctor diagnoses a muscle spasm. Which of the following muscles is most likely causing the leg and foot rotation?
A. Quadratus lumborum
B. Sacrospinalis
C. Tibialis posterior
D. Piriformis
E. Adductor longus
Answer: D
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