The word "axoneme" refers to the central structure found in some cells, such as cilia and flagella, which helps in their movement. It acts like a backbone, providing support and allowing the cell to move in a coordinated manner. Full definition
a. Normal ciliary axoneme with one central pair of microtubules (arrow) and nine peripheral microtubular doublets (arrow head). (oldenglishsheepdogclubofamerica.org)
The sperm flagellum of the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster appears as a good model to study the genetic regulation of axoneme assembly and motility, due to the wealth of genetic tools publically available for this organism. (science.institut-curie.org)
«Not only is our physics - based simulation and animation system as good as other data - based modeling systems, it led to the new scientific insight that the limited motion of the dynein hinge focuses the energy released by ATP hydrolysis, which causes dynein's shape change and drives microtubule sliding and axoneme motion,» says Ingber. (sciencedaily.com)