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model tendon: tension only truss?

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MrSamuel

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I would like model a tendon pulling on bone. I have heard that a tension only truss is a good way to do this. But how can you set a up a truss to be tension only?
Also, I am unsure how to connect a truss to an elastic body (bone). Any ideas?

Thanks,
Sam
 
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