Definitions Flashcards
Aligns the eyepiece and objective lenses above the viewing field.
Body tube
Contains a lens
Eyepiece
Holds the objective lenses, and turns to place one lens at a time benath the bipody tube
Revolving Nosepiece
Low power and high power lenses of different magnification
Objective lenses
Plat form where specimens are placed
Stage
Holds specimens on the stage
Stage clips
Adjusts the size of an opening to vary the light that is reflected into the viewing field
Diaphragm
Directs light through the diaphragm and onto the specimen on the stage
Mirror or lamp
Each turn of the wheel raises the body tube in small increments from the stage
Fine adjustment
Each turn of the wheel raises and lowers the body tube in large increments from the stage.
Coarse adjustment.
Body of the microscope
Arm and base