Term Name:	ciliary transition zone
Synonyms:	cilial transition zone, cilium transition zone, connecting cilium
Definition:	A region of the cilium between the basal body and proximal segment that is characterized by Y-shaped assemblages that connect axonemal microtubules to the ciliary membrane. The ciliary transition zone appears to function as a gate that controls ciliary membrane composition and separates the cytosol from the ciliary plasm.
Ontology:	GO: Cellular Component [GO:0035869]    QuickGO    AmiGO