Term Name: plane of autotomy
Synonyms:
Definition: An anatomical plane that bisects a zone of weakness in an appendage. When autotamy occurs, the appendage divides along this plane.
Ontology: Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0035086]

Relationships
is part of: appendage
is a type of: anatomical plane
has subtype: fracture plane plane of autotomy bisecting joint