Usually found outside the capsule,________ protect the articular cartilages and act as packing material for the joint.

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Fat pads are usually found outside the joint capsule and serve as packing material for the joint as well as protect the articular cartilages. Menisci are found inside the joint capsule and also provide cushioning but are not typically considered to be outside the capsule. Patellar ligaments, capsular ligaments, and tendons are all located within the joint capsule, not outside of it.

Usually Found Outside the Capsule,________ Protect the Articular Cartilages and Act