Inflatable catheter balloon and jacquard loom: what they have in common

1. Step 1. Inflatable catheter balloon — is part of — Catheter. It inflates and holds the catheter in place.
2. Step 2. Catheter — is made of — Reed. The oldest catheters were reed tubes.
3. Step 3. Reed — is material for — Basket. Baskets were woven from reed and willow.
4. Step 4. Basket — works like — Textile. Weaving twigs is a relative of weaving cloth.
5. Step 5. Textile — uses — Loom. Cloth is woven on a loom.
6. Step 6. Loom — includes — Jacquard loom. A loom with punched cards.

Open Evothings