Framework of the Microscope

Question 1

a horse-shoe shaped iron portion that supports the entire microscope.

Answer 1

Stand/base

Question 2

short connection between the base and the microscope

Answer 2

pillar

Question 3

located between the pillar and the arm for tilting the upper part of the microscope to a desired position

Answer 3

inclination joint

Question 4

located immediately below the stage containing the iris diaphragm and condenser

Answer 4

substage

Question 5

platform with an opening to let the light pass and where the slide with the specimen is placed

Answer 5

stage

Question 6

connects the base with the body tube

Answer 6

arm or handle

Question 7

keep the glass slide in place

Answer 7

stage clips

Question 8

smaller wheel to see the finer detail of the object for precise focusing

Answer 8

fine adjustment knob

Question 9

below the draw tube for attachment and shifting of objectives

Answer 9

revolving nosepiece

Question 10

black metallic disk above the revolving nosepiece to prevent dust entering the objectives

Answer 10

dust shield

Question 11

supports the objectives and the ocular

Answer 11

body tube (head)

Question 12

a place where the eyepiece or ocular is inserted

Answer 12

draw tube