diff --git a/code/__defines/damage_organs.dm b/code/__defines/damage_organs.dm
index d1c05df0574..cebaf1e6a01 100644
--- a/code/__defines/damage_organs.dm
+++ b/code/__defines/damage_organs.dm
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@
 #define FIRE_DAMAGE_MODIFIER 0.0215 // Higher values result in more external fire damage to the skin. (default 0.0215)
 #define  AIR_DAMAGE_MODIFIER 2.025  // More means less damage from hot air scalding lungs, less = more damage. (default 2.025)
 
-// Organ defines.
+// Organ status defines.
 #define ORGAN_CUT_AWAY   (1<<0)
 #define ORGAN_BLEEDING   (1<<1)
 #define ORGAN_BROKEN     (1<<2)
@@ -43,6 +43,14 @@
 #define ORGAN_ARTERY_CUT (1<<11)
 #define ORGAN_TENDON_CUT (1<<12)
 
+// Limb behaviour defines.
+#define ORGAN_CAN_AMPUTATE (1<<0) //Can this organ be amputated?
+#define ORGAN_CAN_BREAK    (1<<1) //Can this organ break?
+#define ORGAN_CAN_GRASP    (1<<2) //Can this organ grasp things?
+#define ORGAN_CAN_STAND    (1<<3) //Can this organ allow you to stand?
+#define ORGAN_CAN_MAIM     (1<<4) //Can this organ be maimed?
+#define ORGAN_HAS_TENDON   (1<<5) //Does this organ have tendons?
+
 #define DROPLIMB_EDGE 0
 #define DROPLIMB_BLUNT 1
 #define DROPLIMB_BURN 2
diff --git a/code/__defines/species_languages.dm b/code/__defines/species_languages.dm
index 0dfa446a239..84a0c94442a 100644
--- a/code/__defines/species_languages.dm
+++ b/code/__defines/species_languages.dm
@@ -11,7 +11,6 @@
 #define ACCEPTS_COOLER      512    // Can wear suit coolers and have them work without a suit.
 #define NO_CHUBBY           1024   // Cannot be visibly fat from nutrition type.
 #define NO_ARTERIES         2048   // This species does not have arteries.
-#define NO_TENDONS          4096   // This species does not have tendons.
 // unused: 0x8000(32768) - higher than this will overflow
 
 // Base flags for IPCs.
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_organs.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_organs.dm
index 4ddcbb82474..c532e762c78 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_organs.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_organs.dm
@@ -135,7 +135,7 @@
 		return
 
 	for (var/obj/item/organ/external/E in organs)
-		if(!E || !E.can_grasp || (E.status & ORGAN_SPLINTED))
+		if(!E || !(E.limb_flags & ORGAN_CAN_GRASP) || (E.status & ORGAN_SPLINTED))
 			continue
 
 		if(E.is_broken() || E.is_dislocated())
@@ -151,7 +151,7 @@
 
 			var/emote_scream = pick("screams in pain and ", "lets out a sharp cry and ", "cries out and ")
 			emote("me", 1, "[(species.flags & NO_PAIN) ? "" : emote_scream ]drops what they were holding in their [E.name]!")
-		
+
 		else if(!(E.status & ORGAN_ROBOT) && CE_DROPITEM in chem_effects && prob(chem_effects[CE_DROPITEM]))
 			to_chat(src, span("warning", "Your [E.name] goes limp and unresponsive for a moment, dropping what it was holding!"))
 			emote("me", 1, "drops what they were holding in their [E.name]!")
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/station/diona/diona.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/station/diona/diona.dm
index 0aaf732d8a9..b4b7b7cd87e 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/station/diona/diona.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/station/diona/diona.dm
@@ -77,7 +77,7 @@
 	body_temperature = T0C + 15		//make the plant people have a bit lower body temperature, why not
 
 	appearance_flags = HAS_HAIR_COLOR | HAS_SKIN_TONE | HAS_SKIN_PRESET
-	flags = NO_BREATHE | NO_SCAN | IS_PLANT | NO_BLOOD | NO_PAIN | NO_SLIP | NO_CHUBBY | NO_ARTERIES | NO_TENDONS
+	flags = NO_BREATHE | NO_SCAN | IS_PLANT | NO_BLOOD | NO_PAIN | NO_SLIP | NO_CHUBBY | NO_ARTERIES
 	spawn_flags = CAN_JOIN | IS_WHITELISTED | NO_AGE_MINIMUM
 
 	character_color_presets = list("Default Bark" = "#000000", "Light Bark" = "#141414", "Brown Bark" = "#2b1d0e", "Green Bark" = "#001400")
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/giant_spider.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/giant_spider.dm
index 7d47a9fc842..9efe392bcf5 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/giant_spider.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/giant_spider.dm
@@ -88,7 +88,7 @@
 		var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = .
 		if(prob(poison_per_bite))
 			var/obj/item/organ/external/O = pick(H.organs)
-			if(!(O.status & (ORGAN_ROBOT|ORGAN_ADV_ROBOT)) && !O.cannot_amputate)
+			if(!(O.status & (ORGAN_ROBOT|ORGAN_ADV_ROBOT)) && (O.limb_flags & ORGAN_CAN_AMPUTATE))
 				var/eggs = new /obj/effect/spider/eggcluster(O, src)
 				O.implants += eggs
 				to_chat(H, "<span class='warning'>The [src] injects something into your [O.name]!</span>")
diff --git a/code/modules/organs/organ_external.dm b/code/modules/organs/organ_external.dm
index 1ecdfd86408..5402a76f2b9 100644
--- a/code/modules/organs/organ_external.dm
+++ b/code/modules/organs/organ_external.dm
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@
 	var/model
 	var/damage_state = "00"
 
-	//Damage variables
+	//Damage variables.
 	var/brute_mod = 1
 	var/brute_dam = 0                  // Actual current brute damage.
 	var/brute_ratio = 0                // Ratio of current brute damage to max damage.
@@ -34,6 +34,9 @@
 	var/pain = 0                       // How much the limb hurts.
 	var/pain_disability_threshold      // Point at which a limb becomes unusable due to pain.
 
+	//Organ behaviour.
+	var/limb_flags = ORGAN_CAN_AMPUTATE | ORGAN_CAN_BREAK | ORGAN_CAN_MAIM
+
 	var/max_size = 0
 	var/icon/mob_icon
 	var/gendered_icon = 0
@@ -41,8 +44,6 @@
 
 	var/limb_name
 	var/disfigured = 0
-	var/cannot_amputate
-	var/cannot_break
 
 	var/s_tone
 	var/skin_color
@@ -64,7 +65,6 @@
 	var/cavity = 0
 	var/sabotaged = 0 // If a prosthetic limb is emagged, it will detonate when it fails.
 	var/encased       // Needs to be opened with a saw to access the organs.
-	var/has_tendon = FALSE   //Does this limb have a tendon?
 	var/joint = "joint"   // Descriptive string used in dislocation.
 	var/artery_name = "artery"   //Name of the artery. Cartoid, etc.
 	var/tendon_name = "tendon"   //Name of the limb's tendon. Achilles heel, etc.
@@ -72,13 +72,10 @@
 	var/dislocated = 0    // If you target a joint, you can dislocate the limb, causing temporary damage to the organ.
 
 	var/wound_update_accuracy = 1 	// how often wounds should be updated, a higher number means less often
-	var/can_grasp //It would be more appropriate if these two were named "affects_grasp" and "affects_stand" at this point
-	var/can_stand
 	var/body_hair
 	var/painted = 0
 
 	var/maim_bonus = 0.75 //For special projectile gibbing calculation, dubbed "maiming"
-	var/can_be_maimed = TRUE //Can this limb be 'maimed'?
 
 	var/list/genetic_markings         // Markings (body_markings) to apply to the icon
 	var/list/temporary_markings	// Same as above, but not preserved when cloning
@@ -210,7 +207,7 @@
 		sync_colour_to_human(owner)
 
 	if ((status & ORGAN_PLANT))
-		cannot_break = 1
+		limb_flags &= ~ORGAN_CAN_BREAK
 
 	get_icon()
 
@@ -378,7 +375,7 @@
 /obj/item/organ/external/proc/handle_limb_gibbing(var/used_weapon,var/brute,var/burn)
 	//If limb took enough damage, try to cut or tear it off
 	if(owner && loc == owner && !is_stump())
-		if(!cannot_amputate && config.limbs_can_break)
+		if((limb_flags & ORGAN_CAN_AMPUTATE) && config.limbs_can_break)
 
 			if((brute_dam + burn_dam) >= (max_damage * config.organ_health_multiplier))
 
@@ -835,7 +832,7 @@ Note that amputating the affected organ does in fact remove the infection from t
 //Handles dismemberment
 /obj/item/organ/external/proc/droplimb(var/clean, var/disintegrate = DROPLIMB_EDGE, var/ignore_children = null)
 
-	if(cannot_amputate || !owner)
+	if(!(limb_flags & ORGAN_CAN_AMPUTATE) || !owner)
 		return
 
 	switch(disintegrate)
@@ -1001,7 +998,7 @@ Note that amputating the affected organ does in fact remove the infection from t
 /obj/item/organ/external/proc/fracture()
 	if(status & ORGAN_ROBOT)
 		return	//ORGAN_BROKEN doesn't have the same meaning for robot limbs
-	if((status & ORGAN_BROKEN) || cannot_break)
+	if((status & ORGAN_BROKEN) || !(limb_flags & ORGAN_CAN_BREAK))
 		return
 
 	if(owner)
@@ -1056,7 +1053,7 @@ Note that amputating the affected organ does in fact remove the infection from t
 			burn_mod = R.burn_mod
 
 	dislocated = -1 //TODO, make robotic limbs a separate type, remove snowflake
-	cannot_break = 1
+	limb_flags &= ~ORGAN_CAN_BREAK
 	get_icon()
 	unmutate()
 	for (var/obj/item/organ/external/T in children)
@@ -1065,7 +1062,7 @@ Note that amputating the affected organ does in fact remove the infection from t
 
 /obj/item/organ/external/mechassist()
 	..()
-	cannot_break = 0
+	limb_flags |= ORGAN_CAN_BREAK
 
 /obj/item/organ/external/proc/robotize_advanced()
 	status |= ORGAN_ADV_ROBOT
@@ -1275,7 +1272,7 @@ Note that amputating the affected organ does in fact remove the infection from t
 		return TRUE
 
 /obj/item/organ/external/proc/sever_tendon()
-	if(!has_tendon || (status & ORGAN_ROBOT) || (status & ORGAN_TENDON_CUT) || species.flags & NO_TENDONS)
+	if(!(limb_flags & ORGAN_HAS_TENDON) || (status & ORGAN_ROBOT) || (status & ORGAN_TENDON_CUT))
 		return FALSE
 	else
 		status |= ORGAN_TENDON_CUT
@@ -1351,4 +1348,4 @@ Note that amputating the affected organ does in fact remove the infection from t
 	pain = max(0,min(max_damage,pain+amount))
 	if(owner && ((amount > 15 && prob(20)) || (amount > 30 && prob(60))))
 		owner.emote("scream")
-	return pain-last_pain
\ No newline at end of file
+	return pain-last_pain
diff --git a/code/modules/organs/organ_stump.dm b/code/modules/organs/organ_stump.dm
index 6727925bfa5..a0d35476ea8 100644
--- a/code/modules/organs/organ_stump.dm
+++ b/code/modules/organs/organ_stump.dm
@@ -2,7 +2,6 @@
 	name = "limb stump"
 	icon_name = ""
 	dislocated = -1
-	can_be_maimed = FALSE
 
 /obj/item/organ/external/stump/Initialize(mapload, var/internal, var/obj/item/organ/external/limb)
 	if(istype(limb))
diff --git a/code/modules/organs/subtypes/diona.dm b/code/modules/organs/subtypes/diona.dm
index 4e18d13beba..00ca59a2091 100644
--- a/code/modules/organs/subtypes/diona.dm
+++ b/code/modules/organs/subtypes/diona.dm
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/organ/external/diona
 	name = "tendril"
-	cannot_break = 1
+	limb_flags = 0
 
 /obj/item/organ/external/chest/diona
 	name = "core trunk"
@@ -34,9 +34,8 @@
 	w_class = 5
 	body_part = UPPER_TORSO
 	vital = 1
-	cannot_amputate = 1
 	parent_organ = null
-	cannot_break = 1
+	limb_flags = 0
 	dislocated = -1
 	joint = "structural ligament"
 	amputation_point = "branch"
@@ -50,7 +49,7 @@
 	w_class = 4
 	body_part = LOWER_TORSO
 	parent_organ = BP_CHEST
-	cannot_break = 1
+	limb_flags = ORGAN_CAN_MAIM | ORGAN_CAN_AMPUTATE
 	dislocated = -1
 	joint = "structural ligament"
 	amputation_point = "branch"
@@ -64,8 +63,7 @@
 	w_class = 3
 	body_part = ARM_LEFT
 	parent_organ = BP_CHEST
-	can_grasp = 1
-	cannot_break = 1
+	limb_flags = ORGAN_CAN_MAIM | ORGAN_CAN_AMPUTATE | ORGAN_CAN_GRASP
 	dislocated = -1
 	joint = "structural ligament"
 	amputation_point = "branch"
@@ -75,7 +73,7 @@
 	limb_name = "r_arm"
 	icon_name = "r_arm"
 	body_part = ARM_RIGHT
-	cannot_break = 1
+	limb_flags = ORGAN_CAN_MAIM | ORGAN_CAN_AMPUTATE | ORGAN_CAN_GRASP
 	dislocated = -1
 	joint = "structural ligament"
 	amputation_point = "branch"
@@ -90,8 +88,7 @@
 	body_part = LEG_LEFT
 	icon_position = LEFT
 	parent_organ = BP_GROIN
-	can_stand = 1
-	cannot_break = 1
+	limb_flags = ORGAN_CAN_MAIM | ORGAN_CAN_AMPUTATE | ORGAN_CAN_STAND
 	dislocated = -1
 	joint = "structural ligament"
 	amputation_point = "branch"
@@ -102,7 +99,7 @@
 	icon_name = "r_leg"
 	body_part = LEG_RIGHT
 	icon_position = RIGHT
-	cannot_break = 1
+	limb_flags = ORGAN_CAN_MAIM | ORGAN_CAN_AMPUTATE | ORGAN_CAN_STAND
 	dislocated = -1
 	joint = "structural ligament"
 	amputation_point = "branch"
@@ -117,8 +114,7 @@
 	body_part = FOOT_LEFT
 	icon_position = LEFT
 	parent_organ = BP_L_LEG
-	can_stand = 1
-	cannot_break = 1
+	limb_flags = ORGAN_CAN_MAIM | ORGAN_CAN_AMPUTATE | ORGAN_CAN_STAND
 	dislocated = -1
 	joint = "structural ligament"
 	amputation_point = "branch"
@@ -132,7 +128,7 @@
 	parent_organ = BP_R_LEG
 	joint = "right ankle"
 	amputation_point = "right ankle"
-	cannot_break = 1
+	limb_flags = ORGAN_CAN_MAIM | ORGAN_CAN_AMPUTATE | ORGAN_CAN_STAND
 	dislocated = -1
 	joint = "structural ligament"
 	amputation_point = "branch"
@@ -146,8 +142,7 @@
 	w_class = 2
 	body_part = HAND_LEFT
 	parent_organ = BP_L_ARM
-	can_grasp = 1
-	cannot_break = 1
+	limb_flags = ORGAN_CAN_MAIM | ORGAN_CAN_AMPUTATE | ORGAN_CAN_GRASP
 	dislocated = -1
 	joint = "structural ligament"
 	amputation_point = "branch"
@@ -158,7 +153,7 @@
 	icon_name = "r_hand"
 	body_part = HAND_RIGHT
 	parent_organ = BP_R_ARM
-	cannot_break = 1
+	limb_flags = ORGAN_CAN_MAIM | ORGAN_CAN_AMPUTATE | ORGAN_CAN_GRASP
 	dislocated = -1
 	joint = "structural ligament"
 	amputation_point = "branch"
@@ -172,7 +167,7 @@
 	w_class = 3
 	body_part = HEAD
 	parent_organ = BP_CHEST
-	cannot_break = 1
+	limb_flags = ORGAN_CAN_MAIM | ORGAN_CAN_AMPUTATE
 	dislocated = -1
 	joint = "structural ligament"
 	amputation_point = "branch"
diff --git a/code/modules/organs/subtypes/standard.dm b/code/modules/organs/subtypes/standard.dm
index 9d1d960c1c0..668e288db61 100644
--- a/code/modules/organs/subtypes/standard.dm
+++ b/code/modules/organs/subtypes/standard.dm
@@ -16,10 +16,9 @@
 	artery_name = "internal thoracic artery"
 	dislocated = -1
 	gendered_icon = 1
-	cannot_amputate = 1
+	limb_flags = ORGAN_CAN_BREAK
 	parent_organ = null
 	encased = "ribcage"
-	can_be_maimed = FALSE
 
 /obj/item/organ/external/groin
 	name = "lower body"
@@ -47,11 +46,10 @@
 	body_part = ARM_LEFT
 	parent_organ = BP_CHEST
 	joint = "left elbow"
-	has_tendon = TRUE
+	limb_flags = ORGAN_CAN_AMPUTATE | ORGAN_CAN_BREAK | ORGAN_CAN_MAIM | ORGAN_HAS_TENDON | ORGAN_CAN_GRASP
 	tendon_name = "palmaris longus tendon"
 	artery_name = "basilic vein"
 	amputation_point = "left shoulder"
-	can_grasp = 1
 
 /obj/item/organ/external/arm/right
 	limb_name = "r_arm"
@@ -59,7 +57,6 @@
 	icon_name = "r_arm"
 	body_part = ARM_RIGHT
 	joint = "right elbow"
-	has_tendon = TRUE
 	tendon_name = "cruciate ligament"
 	artery_name = "brachial artery"
 	amputation_point = "right shoulder"
@@ -75,11 +72,10 @@
 	icon_position = LEFT
 	parent_organ = BP_GROIN
 	joint = "left knee"
-	has_tendon = TRUE
 	tendon_name = "quadriceps tendon"
 	artery_name = "femoral artery"
 	amputation_point = "left hip"
-	can_stand = 1
+	limb_flags = ORGAN_CAN_AMPUTATE | ORGAN_CAN_BREAK | ORGAN_CAN_MAIM | ORGAN_HAS_TENDON
 
 /obj/item/organ/external/leg/right
 	limb_name = "r_leg"
@@ -102,7 +98,7 @@
 	parent_organ = BP_L_LEG
 	joint = "left ankle"
 	amputation_point = "left ankle"
-	can_stand = 1
+	limb_flags = ORGAN_CAN_AMPUTATE | ORGAN_CAN_BREAK | ORGAN_CAN_MAIM | ORGAN_CAN_STAND
 	maim_bonus = 1
 
 /obj/item/organ/external/foot/removed()
@@ -130,10 +126,9 @@
 	body_part = HAND_LEFT
 	parent_organ = BP_L_ARM
 	joint = "left wrist"
-	has_tendon = TRUE
 	tendon_name = "carpal ligament"
 	amputation_point = "left wrist"
-	can_grasp = 1
+	limb_flags = ORGAN_CAN_AMPUTATE | ORGAN_CAN_BREAK | ORGAN_CAN_MAIM | ORGAN_CAN_GRASP | ORGAN_HAS_TENDON
 	maim_bonus = 1
 
 /obj/item/organ/external/hand/removed()
diff --git a/code/modules/organs/subtypes/unbreakable.dm b/code/modules/organs/subtypes/unbreakable.dm
index 4ba7360e54d..8c29b0b4e54 100644
--- a/code/modules/organs/subtypes/unbreakable.dm
+++ b/code/modules/organs/subtypes/unbreakable.dm
@@ -1,54 +1,44 @@
 // Slime limbs.
 /obj/item/organ/external/chest/unbreakable
-	cannot_break = 1
 	dislocated = -1
+	limb_flags = 0
 
 /obj/item/organ/external/groin/unbreakable
-	cannot_break = 1
 	dislocated = -1
-	can_be_maimed = FALSE
+	limb_flags = ORGAN_CAN_AMPUTATE
 
 /obj/item/organ/external/arm/unbreakable
-	cannot_break = 1
 	dislocated = -1
-	can_be_maimed = FALSE
+	limb_flags = ORGAN_CAN_AMPUTATE | ORGAN_CAN_GRASP
 
 /obj/item/organ/external/arm/right/unbreakable
-	cannot_break = 1
 	dislocated = -1
-	can_be_maimed = FALSE
+	limb_flags = ORGAN_CAN_AMPUTATE | ORGAN_CAN_GRASP
 
 /obj/item/organ/external/leg/unbreakable
-	cannot_break = 1
 	dislocated = -1
-	can_be_maimed = FALSE
+	limb_flags = ORGAN_CAN_AMPUTATE
 
 /obj/item/organ/external/leg/right/unbreakable
-	cannot_break = 1
 	dislocated = -1
-	can_be_maimed = FALSE
+	limb_flags = ORGAN_CAN_AMPUTATE
 
 /obj/item/organ/external/foot/unbreakable
-	cannot_break = 1
 	dislocated = -1
-	can_be_maimed = FALSE
+	limb_flags = ORGAN_CAN_AMPUTATE | ORGAN_CAN_STAND
 
 /obj/item/organ/external/foot/right/unbreakable
-	cannot_break = 1
 	dislocated = -1
-	can_be_maimed = FALSE
+	limb_flags = ORGAN_CAN_AMPUTATE | ORGAN_CAN_STAND
 
 /obj/item/organ/external/hand/unbreakable
-	cannot_break = 1
 	dislocated = -1
-	can_be_maimed = FALSE
+	limb_flags = ORGAN_CAN_AMPUTATE | ORGAN_CAN_GRASP
 
 /obj/item/organ/external/hand/right/unbreakable
-	cannot_break = 1
 	dislocated = -1
-	can_be_maimed = FALSE
+	limb_flags = ORGAN_CAN_AMPUTATE | ORGAN_CAN_GRASP
 
 /obj/item/organ/external/head/unbreakable
-	cannot_break = 1
 	dislocated = -1
-	can_be_maimed = FALSE
+	limb_flags = ORGAN_CAN_AMPUTATE
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/modules/organs/subtypes/vaurca.dm b/code/modules/organs/subtypes/vaurca.dm
index f1c2512f04c..7d499af8ed9 100644
--- a/code/modules/organs/subtypes/vaurca.dm
+++ b/code/modules/organs/subtypes/vaurca.dm
@@ -364,34 +364,34 @@ obj/item/organ/vaurca/neuralsocket/process()
 			T.assume_air(leaked_gas)
 
 /obj/item/organ/external/chest/vaurca
-	cannot_break = TRUE
+	limb_flags = 0
 
 /obj/item/organ/external/groin/vaurca
-	cannot_break = TRUE
+	limb_flags = ORGAN_CAN_AMPUTATE | ORGAN_CAN_MAIM
 
 /obj/item/organ/external/arm/vaurca
-	cannot_break = TRUE
+	limb_flags = ORGAN_CAN_AMPUTATE | ORGAN_CAN_MAIM
 
 /obj/item/organ/external/arm/right/vaurca
-	cannot_break = TRUE
+	limb_flags = ORGAN_CAN_AMPUTATE | ORGAN_CAN_MAIM
 
 /obj/item/organ/external/leg/vaurca
-	cannot_break = TRUE
+	limb_flags = ORGAN_CAN_AMPUTATE | ORGAN_CAN_MAIM
 
 /obj/item/organ/external/leg/right/vaurca
-	cannot_break = TRUE
+	limb_flags = ORGAN_CAN_AMPUTATE | ORGAN_CAN_MAIM
 
 /obj/item/organ/external/foot/vaurca
-	cannot_break = TRUE
+	limb_flags = ORGAN_CAN_AMPUTATE | ORGAN_CAN_MAIM | ORGAN_CAN_STAND
 
 /obj/item/organ/external/foot/right/vaurca
-	cannot_break = TRUE
+	limb_flags = ORGAN_CAN_AMPUTATE | ORGAN_CAN_MAIM | ORGAN_CAN_STAND
 
 /obj/item/organ/external/hand/vaurca
-	cannot_break = TRUE
+	limb_flags = ORGAN_CAN_AMPUTATE | ORGAN_CAN_MAIM | ORGAN_CAN_GRASP
 
 /obj/item/organ/external/hand/right/vaurca
-	cannot_break = TRUE
+	limb_flags = ORGAN_CAN_AMPUTATE | ORGAN_CAN_MAIM | ORGAN_CAN_GRASP
 
 /obj/item/organ/external/head/vaurca
-	cannot_break = TRUE
\ No newline at end of file
+	limb_flags = ORGAN_CAN_AMPUTATE | ORGAN_CAN_MAIM
diff --git a/code/modules/surgery/generic.dm b/code/modules/surgery/generic.dm
index 94d77c9a2ba..a015f6d3e54 100644
--- a/code/modules/surgery/generic.dm
+++ b/code/modules/surgery/generic.dm
@@ -350,7 +350,7 @@
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>The blades aren't spinning, you can't cut anything!</span>")
 			return 0
 
-	return !affected.cannot_amputate
+	return (affected.limb_flags & ORGAN_CAN_AMPUTATE)
 
 /datum/surgery_step/generic/amputate/begin_step(mob/user, mob/living/carbon/human/target, target_zone, obj/item/tool)
 	var/obj/item/organ/external/affected = target.get_organ(target_zone)
diff --git a/html/changelogs/mattatlas-flagflagsflag.yml b/html/changelogs/mattatlas-flagflagsflag.yml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..de647608a78
--- /dev/null
+++ b/html/changelogs/mattatlas-flagflagsflag.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,41 @@
+################################
+# Example Changelog File
+#
+# Note: This file, and files beginning with ".", and files that don't end in ".yml" will not be read. If you change this file, you will look really dumb.
+#
+# Your changelog will be merged with a master changelog. (New stuff added only, and only on the date entry for the day it was merged.)
+# When it is, any changes listed below will disappear.
+#
+# Valid Prefixes: 
+#   bugfix
+#   wip (For works in progress)
+#   tweak
+#   soundadd
+#   sounddel
+#   rscadd (general adding of nice things)
+#   rscdel (general deleting of nice things)
+#   imageadd
+#   imagedel
+#   maptweak
+#   spellcheck (typo fixes)
+#   experiment
+#   balance
+#   admin
+#   backend
+#   security
+#   refactor
+#################################
+
+# Your name.  
+author: MattAtlas
+
+# Optional: Remove this file after generating master changelog.  Useful for PR changelogs that won't get used again.
+delete-after: True
+
+# Any changes you've made.  See valid prefix list above.
+# INDENT WITH TWO SPACES.  NOT TABS.  SPACES.
+# SCREW THIS UP AND IT WON'T WORK.
+# Also, all entries are changed into a single [] after a master changelog generation. Just remove the brackets when you add new entries.
+# Please surround your changes in  double quotes ("), as certain characters otherwise screws up compiling. The quotes will not show up in the changelog.
+changes: 
+  - backend: "Cleaned up the backend limb code a bit."
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