Term Name:	outer dynein arm
Synonyms:	outer dynein arm complex
Definition:	Outer arm structure present on the outer doublet microtubules of ciliary and flagellar axonemes. Outer dynein arms contain 2-3 heavy chains, two or more intermediate chains and a cluster of 4-8 light chains. Inner and outer dynein arms have different functions in the generation of microtubule-based motility.
Ontology:	GO: Cellular Component [GO:0036157]    QuickGO    AmiGO