liigesopinde
Liigesopinde is an Estonian term used in anatomy and medicine to describe the surfaces of bones that come into contact within a synovial joint. These joint surfaces, often referred to in plural as liigesopinnad in standard usage, participate in articulation and movement by forming a congruent interface between the bones of a joint.
Each liigesopind is normally coated with articular cartilage and lies within the joint capsule, with synovial
Common examples include the femoral and tibial condyles of the knee, the femoral head and acetabulum in
Pathology affecting liigesopinde includes cartilage degeneration, osteoarthritis, focal cartilage defects, and injuries that disrupt the smooth
Origin and usage: The term derives from Estonian "liiges" meaning joint and "pind" meaning surface; it is