Making the world better, one answer at a time. Red Lake is the largest lake in Minnesota at just under 300,000 acres. Mille Lacs Lake is second at 132,516 acres, and third is Leech Lake.
Form and function of articular cartilage. Articular cartilage lies at the end of bones at the joint. It is very smooth (its coefficient of friction is less than one-third of ice on ice) highly compressible and resilient. Articular cartilage derives its powers from its very organized and efficiently constructed microanatomy. At the base, horizontal fibers are firmly adherent to the subchondral bone. Above that layer, large, negatively charged macromolecules attract and bind water.
The articular disk (or disc) is a thin, oval plate of fibrocartilage present in several joints which separates synovial cavities.he presence of an articular disk also permits a more even distribution of forces between the articulating surfaces of bones, increases the stability of the joint, and aids in directing the flow of synovial fluid to areas of the articular cartilage that experience the most friction.