terminal loop

Term ID

GO:0097456

Synonyms

• terminal loop of Schwann cell

Definition

Portion of myelin-forming Schwann cell consisting of terminal cytoplasmic extensions adhered to the axon at the beginning and end of the myelin sheath.

References

• NIF_Subcellular:sao924713546

Ontology

GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO