Articulation joint with bending member

An articulation assembly, comprising:

• an articulation link, wherein the articulation link includes:
• an elongate body having a proximal end, a distal end, an outer surface, and a first lumen extending from the proximal end to the distal end;
• a plurality of arms extending radially outward from the elongate body, wherein an arm of the plurality of arms includes:
• a first end coupled to the outer surface of the elongate body, and
• a second lumen;
• a control member positioned within the second lumen;
• and
• a bending member positioned within the first lumen, wherein the bending member includes an elastomeric member.

An articulation assembly, comprising:

• an articulation link, wherein the articulation link includes:
• an elongate body having a proximal end, a distal end, an outer surface, and a first lumen extending from the proximal end to the distal end;
• a plurality of arms extending radially outward from the elongate body, wherein an arm of the plurality of arms includes:
• a first end coupled to the outer surface of the elongate body, and
• a second lumen;
• a control member positioned within the second lumen;
• a bending member positioned within the first lumen to bear a first portion of a compressive load on the articulation assembly;
• and
• a cover located about the articulation link to bear a second portion of the compressive load, wherein the first portion is greater than the second portion.