Term Name:	substrate-dependent cell migration, cell contraction
Synonyms:	substrate-bound cell migration, cell contraction
Definition:	The translocation of the cell body forward during cell migration, mediated by tractional force on its substrate and tension in the cortical cytoskeleton. Adhesions transmit propulsive forces and serve as traction points over which the cell moves.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0006932]    QuickGO    AmiGO