Microscope Flashcards
Compound Light Microscope
Instrument that produces an enlarged image of an object
Magnification
Increases objects apparent size
Calculation of Magnification
ocular x objective
Resolution
Power to show details clearly
Ocular Lens
Eyepiece to look through
Body Tube
Light travels through
Arm
Used to support the microscope when carried
Objective
Enlarges the image of the specimen
Scanning (red)
4x
Low Power (yellow)
10x
High power (blue)
40x
Revolving Nosepiece
Holds and rotate the objective lens
Fine Adjustment Knob
Focuses the image under high power
Coarse Adjustment Knob
Moves the stage up and down for focusing
Stage
Moves the stage up and down for focusing`
Stage ClipsHolds the slide in place on the stage
Holds the slide in place on the stage
Diaphragm
Regulates the amount of light on the specimen
Low to high power
Smaller and darker
High to low power
Larger and brighter
Specimen under the microscope
Upside down and backwards
Microscopic Illuminator
Light source located at the base
Stain
Makes most living cells more visible
Cover Slip
Covers specimen on a slide
Slide
Supports the specimen being examined under the microscope
