Definition:Loculus of Archimedes

Definition
The loculus of Archimedes is a dissection of the square into $14$ pieces:


 * Loculus-of-Archimedes.png

The dissection is constructed as follows:
 * $D$, $E$ and $F$ are on the midpoints of the sides of the square


 * $T$ is the midpoint of $BD$
 * $C$ is the midpoint of its line
 * $M$ is the midpoint of $AG$
 * $K$ is on the line $AH$
 * $O$ is on the line $BC$.

The object is to rearrange the pieces to form different geometric figures.

Also known as
The loculus of Archimedes is also known as:
 * the ostomachion
 * the stomachion
 * the syntomachion.

Spellings vary according to the language into which the original Greek is transliterated.