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Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL), ellipses are used to focus shock waves precisely on a kidney stone. the shock waves are generated at one focus of an ellipsoid reflector and converge at the other focus, where the stone is positioned, maximizing energy delivery to break it apart. It reduces the need for chemical or surgical procedures, leading to less biomedical waste and lower environmental impact.

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Dolina

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The elliptical shape of heart valve openings is crucial for efficient blood flow, as it reduces turbulence compared to a circular opening. We chose the elliptical shape of heart valve openings because it’s a real-life example where nature’s design directly impacts human health. The major and minor axes of the ellipse correspond to how the valve opens wide. In medical engineering and biotechnology, the elliptical shape guides the creation of efficient, anatomically accurate, and sustainable healthcare solutions.

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- Dustin and Paolo

- It starts with a light from the source passing through the elliptical lens, which converges the light on the sample. The reflected light then converges again at the eyepiece, creating a clear image with minimal distortion.

- Utilized in examining blood samples and detecting various infections. It is also used for observing microorganisms, important in understanding the nature of these organisms.

- We chose this device for its importance in understanding key concepts to further look at the biology of organisms at smaller scales. Additionally, it also aids in diagnosis, helping individuals be assessed efficiently.

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Ultrasound: Ellipse in the Medical Field

1. Many organs don’t look like perfect circles so it shows that they appear oval or elliptical.

2. A pregnant ultrasound shows a baby’s head which is shaped as an ellipse.

3. In ultrasound imaging, an ellipse is used to approximate the shape of certain structures, most commonly fetal heads and abdomens, for circumference measurements.

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Electrode Pad: Sofia Sarroza, Princess Galanida

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Electrode Pad: Sofia Sarroza, Princess Galanida

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Electrode pads are sticky patches often used in therapy, sports, or personal care. They send small electric currents through the skin to help with pain and healing.

Why the elliptical shape is important?

The elliptical shape helps electrode pads stick better, feel comfortable, and spread electricity evenly.

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Blood Pressure Cuff (Deypalubos & Jalad)

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Blood Pressure Cuff (Deypalubos & Jalad)

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A real world example of an ellipse is on a medical device named "The blood pressure cuff". An ellipse is formed on the bulb of the blood pressure cuff. The blood pressure cuff works by inflating the cuff with the bulb, causing the air to squeeze the arm and block blood flow. Then, the air is slowly released so the device can measure the pressure of the blood as it flows again. This achieves the strand goals due to it being a biotechnology that monitors the blood pressure of an individual, it is also made of recycled condoms and latex, thus promoting green engineering, and the design of the pump being made of a shape of an ellipse.

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Lithotripsy helps the world by safely removing kidney stones without surgery, easing pain and recovery. Its an ellipse because shock waves generated at one focus naturally converge at the other, allowing precise targeting of kidney stones while minimizing damage to surrounding tissues.

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Jean Dawa and Blythe Bacho

This is a picture of an MRI scan of the brain which is very elliptical in shape. Brain MRI is used for diagnosing any issues in the brain like tumors, multiple sclerosis and stroke. We chose this image because MRI

technology has greatly improved the ability to accurately diagnose a wide range of medical conditions that may have gone unsolved or uncured without this invention. This proves how much further can humanity go in improving their technology to help in the medical field.

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Surgical Incisions with RoLex (Alex and Robyn) 

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Surgical Incisions with RoLex (Alex and Robyn) 

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Ellipses can be found in surgical incisions, wherein doctors create open cuts in specific areas needed to be treated. This can help prevent scarring and promote fast healing for the skin.

We chose this image because it shows an actual representation of an ellipse present in the incision and stitching.

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The cornea of the eye is slightly elliptical as seen in the picture. Doctors use this ellipse based measurements in designing contacts and surgical procedures.

Why I chose this example: Since vision affects everyone, having knowledge on ellipse can aid in vision care.

The knowledge of cornea of the eye supports advancements in vision correction techniques, it can also help reduce medical waste as the knowledge is already a foundation so lesser mistakes.

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Applying Ellipses in a Nebulizer: Jeanine Cruz & Bradley Ng

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Applying Ellipses in a Nebulizer: Jeanine Cruz & Bradley Ng

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This example that we’re showing is a nebulizer mouthpiece. You might be wondering why the mouthpiece isn’t in a circular form, but it’s really to relax the mouth when inhaling common medications such as bronchodilators like albuterol and levalbuterol, which relax airway muscles, and corticosteroids such as budesonide, which reduce inflammation. Using a circular mouthpiece would force the jaw to open up, causing the patient’s mouth to grow tired, making the brain focus on resting the jaw rather than properly taking in the evaporated medicine. If the mouthpiece isn’t circular, this would, not only waste money, but also allow the medicine to pass through the device less efficiently.

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Why it’s an ellipse:
An ellipse has two foci. In microscopes, the lamp arc is placed at one focus so light reflects to the second focus, maximizing brightness.

Real-world use:
Provides stronger, uniform illumination for imaging cells and tissues—essential in diagnostics and biotech research.

Why this image:
The illustration shows how an elliptical mirror directs light, linking math to a medical tool.

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Your Mission

Find a real-world example of an ellipse and share it with the class!

Steps to Complete:

1. Research a real-world ellipse example (MEDICAL RELATED)

2. Find or create an image, video, or use AI to generate an illustration of your example

3. Create a post with:

A clear title naming your ellipse example

A brief explanation of how it’s used in the real world, why you choose such image, how this will address the strand goals (Biotechnology, Green Engineering, and Design Thinking)

Your image, video, or AI-generated illustration

Tips:

Be creative! Look beyond the obvious examples

Explain why the elliptical shape is important for your example

Make sure your image clearly shows the elliptical shape