Microscope parts Flashcards
(11 cards)
eyepiece or oculus
A lens that magnify the object
course adjustment knob
Who two up and down to bring the objects into focus
With the low power objective lens/medium
fine adjustment knob
use with the high power magnification
Brings the object into sharp focus
Revolving nose piece
rotating does hold two or more objective lenses
Turn it changes lens
Objective lens
-magnifying object
-each lens has a different power magnification
-objective lens are referred to as low(4x) medium(10x) high(40x)
stage
supports the microscope slide
stage clips
Hold the slide in position
diaphragm
controls the amount of light reaching the object being viewed
lamp or mirror
Source of light
arm
connects the top to bottom
bace
where the microscope sits