lab 3 microscope anatomy Flashcards
(13 cards)
Arm
supports the microscope connects to the base
base
supports the microscope
coarse adjustment knob
adjusts the focus with broad adjustments
fine adjustment knob
adjusts the focus on the smaller scale
ocular lenses
magnifies object
objective lenses
relays real image of the object to th3e eye piece
stage
a small platform on a microscope where the spedman is mounted for examination
stage clips
the flat platform where you place your slides
stage adjustment knobs
y axis moves the slide vertically on the stage
x axis moves the slide horizontally on the stage
condenser
collects and focuses the light onto the specimen
iris diaphragm
controls the intensity and size of the cone of light that is projected upward
brightness control
controls the brightness of the light