Compound Microscope Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
Optical instrument used for viewing small objects
A
Microscope
2
Q
A part that is looked at through at the top of the compound micrscope
A
Eyepiece (ocular lens)
3
Q
It is a structural support that holds and connects the eyepiece to the objective lenses
A
Monocular or binocular head
4
Q
It supports the microscope head and attaches it to the base
A
Arm
5
Q
Holds the objective lenses and attaches them to the micscope head
A
Nosepiece
6
Q
Bottom base of the microscope that houses the illumination and supports the compound microscope
A
Base
7
Q
The platform upon which the specimen/slide are placed
A
Stage or Platform
8
Q
Clips on the stage that hold the slide in place on the mechanical stage
A
Stage clips or mechanical stage
