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

Relationships
is a type of: axonemal dynein complex
inverse has_part: 9+0 motile cilium 9+2 motile cilium 9+2 non-motile cilium