Term Name: astral microtubule
Synonyms:
Definition: Any of the spindle microtubules that radiate in all directions from the spindle poles and are thought to contribute to the forces that separate the poles and position them in relation to the rest of the cell.
Ontology: GO: Cellular Component [GO:0000235]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is part of: aster
is a type of: cytoplasmic microtubule spindle microtubule
has subtype: meiotic spindle astral microtubule mitotic spindle astral microtubule