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Table 1 The localization of the injuries of the chest according to their description (37 out of 46 injuries).

From: The reported thoracic injuries in Homer's Iliad

Area of the thorax

Nr of case from table 1

total

shoulder

8, 10, 11, 15, 17, 29, 35, 42, 43, 49

10

Interscapular area

1, 7, 9, 20, 28, 47, 50, 51, 53

9

breast

4, 12, 14, 19, 22, 24, 39

7

sternum

6, 37, 40, 41, 44, 46

6

clavicle

16, 48, 52

3

precordial area

31, 45

2