Andleg

Andleg is a fictional term used in speculative fiction and linguistic thought experiments to describe the perceived unity of limb and will in bodies augmented by technology or magic. In such narratives, andleg functions as a conceptual bridge between action and intention, allowing characters to attribute deliberate control to an extended or non-biological limb.

In the lore of the fictional setting, andleg is said to originate from the constructed language Andlish, formed from the elements and- meaning together or with, and leg, denoting the limb. This etymology is used by authors to emphasize a seamless integration between organism and apparatus.

Literary and media works employ andleg to explore themes of embodiment, autonomy, and agency. Characters may experience enhanced reflexes, smoother sensorimotor coupling, or spiritual bonds with prosthetic limbs or exosuits. The concept allows writers to pose questions about identity when body parts are interwoven with machines or enchanted constructs.

In scholarly discussions, andleg is often compared with real-world concepts such as body schema, sense of agency, kinaesthetics, and the psychology of prosthetics, highlighting how people perceive control over actions that involve non-biological components.

See also: body schema, sense of agency, prosthetics, embodiment.