OBO ID: BSPO:0000014
Term Name: apical-basal axis relative to substrate Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • apical/basal
  • longitudinal axis
Definition: An axis that extends through an organism or organism part from the part of the organism or organism part attached to a substrate (basal) to the furthest from the attachment (apical). Note that the apical-basal axis is often used for organismal parts where there is attachment via a basal lamina or other structure.
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Ontology: Spatial Ontology
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