substrate-dependent cell migration, cell contraction
The translocation of the cell body forward during cell migration, mediated by tractional force on its substrate and tension in the cortical cytoskeleton. Adhesions transmit propulsive forces and serve as traction points over which the cell moves.
GO:0060327
cytoplasmic actin-based contraction involved in cell motility
is_a
GO:0001667
ameboidal-type cell migration
part_of
GO:0006929
substrate-dependent cell migration
part_of
substrate-bound cell migration, cell contraction
exact