Lab Flashcards
Used for focusing on low power.
Coarse adjustments
Flat surface for holding the slide.
Stage
One of three lenses for magnifying the
specimen.
Objective lens
Provides light
Light source
Bottom of the microscope
Base
Part of the microscope for looking through,
- contains a magnifying lens.
Eyepiece
Connects the major parts of the microscope,
and is used to help carry the microscope.
Fine adjustments
Used for focusing when on high power.
Fine adjustments
Adjusts in size so more or less light can
be applied to the specimen. Located under
the stage.
Diaphragm
Rotates a different objective lens into
place.
Revolving nosepiece
Lever for adjusting the amount of light.
Diaphragm lever
Adjustment clips for holding the slide in
place.