plural of transverse tubule

plural of T tubule

(anatomy) A T tubule.

(anatomy) One of the extensions of the cell membrane of striated muscle cells, running in a transverse manner, that permit the transmission of the action potential into the cell and regulate cellular calcium concentration.

plural of Miescher's tubule

Synonym of Miescher's tube

Alternative form of T tubule.

(anatomy) A tubule in the nephron in the kidney that goes to the pelvis. Its primary function is to bring urine to the pelvis of the kidney.

plural of seminiferous tubule

(anatomy) An intricate component of the nephron in a kidney that connects the Bowman's capsule to the loop of Henle.