1. a light glass formed on the surface of some lavas; used as an abrasive. Familiarity information: PUMICE used as a noun is very rare. â¢ PUMICE (verb) The verb PUMICE has 1 sense: 1. rub with pumice, in order to clean or to smoothen. Familiarity information: PUMICE used as a verb is very rare.
ECM of articular cartilage. -collagen (Type II) that is dispersed throughout ground substance and produces strong tensile resistance to stress-Proteoglycans (aggrecans) that form strong, permeable fiber and attracts lots of water-water and dissolved electrolytes.one 1-superficial zone where fibers are parallel to surface Zone 2-middle zone where fibers are randomly oriented Zone 3-Deep zone of cartilage where fibers are vertically oriented.
is the synovial (joint) cavity, a fluid-filled space that separates the articulating bones. Articular cartilage â There is articular cartilage (hyaline type) that. covers the surfaces of the bones at their point of articulation, but does not bind the bones together.rticular capsule â The sleeve-like articular capsule surrounds the. joint, uniting the two bones by forming a sac-like structure that incorporates the ends of each bone. outer layer â The outer layer of the articular capsule is the. fibrous capsule.