Tendondirected
Tendondirected refers to a concept in biomechanics and biomimetic engineering describing systems where tendinous elements guide the direction and distribution of forces and movement, aligning actuation along tendon paths to achieve efficient load transfer.
The term combines tendon—the connective tissue that links muscle to bone—and directed, to indicate motion guidance.
In biomechanics, tendondirected analysis examines how tendon orientation constrains joint motion, affects energy efficiency, and influences
In robotics and engineering, tendondirected design refers to cable-driven or tendon-driven actuators where tendons run along
In tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, tendondirected approaches may describe scaffolds or cell culture techniques that
Related terms and research status: Alongside tendon-anchored and cable-driven systems, tendondirected remains a descriptive concept with