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The Septal Swell Body: An Anatomic Misnomer
William E Bolger1, Zachary Upchurch1, Maria Manuela Chemas-Velez1
1Division of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Florida, USA.
Clinical Anatomy (New York, N.Y.)
|March 27, 2025
Summary
The "septal swell body" is likely an anatomical misnomer. Researchers recommend using the classic term "tuberculum septi" or "septal tubercle" for clarity in sinonasal anatomy.
Area of Science:
- Anatomy
- Medical Terminology
- Surgical Anatomy
Background:
- Recent publications identify a
- septal swell body
- in the nasal cavity.
- This term's emergence prompts a review of sinonasal anatomy and historical nomenclature.
- The accuracy and necessity of this new designation are questioned.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the designation
- septal swell body
- as an anatomical misnomer.
- To determine if classic anatomical nomenclature should be preserved for this nasal structure.
- To clarify terminology for improved communication in sinonasal surgery and education.
Main Methods:
- Searched PubMed and Cochrane Library databases for
- septal swell body
- and synonyms (inception–December 2023).
- Reviewed classic anatomical articles and historical medical textbooks.
- Assessed historical and modern nomenclature for the anterior nasal septum.
Main Results:
- Database searches revealed varied terms for the nasal structure.
- Classic anatomical texts predominantly used
- tuberculum septi
- or
- septal tubercle
- .
Conclusions:
- The term
- septal swell body
- may be an anatomical misnomer.
- Preserving classic nomenclature like
- tuberculum septi
- or
- septal tubercle
- enhances clarity in sinonasal anatomy.
- Accurate nomenclature is crucial for surgical training, education, and patient care, avoiding confusion from changing terms.
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