In the standard FMS breakdown, how many anterior PAs are included?

• A. 8
• B. 6
• C. 10
• D. 12

Answer: (A)

In this topic, the focus is on recognizing that the standard FMS breakdown uses a fixed set of anterior PAs, so the total you count is the same across the canonical sequence. Anterior PAs are the specific anterior-directed joint assessments included in the breakdown, and the script is designed so you can tally them consistently. Because the breakdown is fixed, there’s a single, standard total for these anterior PAs, which is why the correct choice aligns with that established total. To see it for yourself, walk through the standard sequence and count each anterior PA test; you’ll arrive at the fixed number that practitioners rely on for consistency across assessments.