Liðið
Liðið, in anatomy, refers to the connection between bones that allows motion. Joints may involve cartilage, ligaments, tendons and a joint capsule that encloses a synovial cavity in many joints. The arrangement of these parts determines how the joint moves and how stable it is.
Joints are traditionally classified by mobility into fibrous joints (immovable or barely movable), cartilaginous joints (slightly
Within synovial joints, movement is described by planes and axes and includes types such as hinge (elbow),
Joints enable a balance between mobility and stability, transmit and absorb forces, and rely on muscles for