Term Name: acrosomal membrane
Synonyms:
Definition: The membrane that surrounds the acrosomal lumen. The acrosome is a special type of lysosome in the head of a spermatozoon that contains acid hydrolases and is concerned with the breakdown of the outer membrane of the ovum during fertilization.
Ontology: GO: Cellular Component [GO:0002080]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is part of: acrosomal vesicle
has parts: inner acrosomal membrane outer acrosomal membrane protein C inhibitor-acrosin complex
is a type of: secretory granule membrane