| Name | lateral element |
| ID | GO_0000800 |
| collection_id | Cellular component |
| Exact synonym | axial element |
| Description | A proteinaceous core found between sister chromatids during meiotic prophase. |
| Comment | In species that have a synaptonemal complex, the lateral elements are part of this complex. S.pombe is an example of a species that lacks a (canonical) synaptonemal complex, but still has lateral elements. |
| External URL | |
| Genes |