Term Name:	actin cortical patch
Synonyms:	actin patch
Definition:	An endocytic patch that consists of an actin-containing structure found at the plasma membrane in cells; formed of networks of branched actin filaments that lie just beneath the plasma membrane and assemble, move, and disassemble rapidly. An example of this is the actin cortical patch found in Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
Ontology:	GO: Cellular Component [GO:0030479]    QuickGO    AmiGO