Term Name: cortical endoplasmic reticulum
Synonyms: cortical ER, ER-PM peripheral junction, peripheral endoplasmic reticulum, peripheral ER
Definition: A cortical network of highly dynamic tubules that are juxtaposed to the plasma membrane and undergo ring closure and tubule-branching movements.
Ontology: GO: Cellular Component [GO:0032541]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is part of: cell cortex
has parts: cortical endoplasmic reticulum lumen cortical endoplasmic reticulum membrane
is a type of: endoplasmic reticulum tubular network