Microscope Flashcards
One lens
Simplest – magnifying glass or pair of reading glasses
Simple microscope
Multiple lens
Compound microscope
– the power of the microscope to enlarge the image of an object
Magnification
– ability of the microscope to distinguish two objects from each other
Resolution
PARTS OF MICROSCOPE
Has 2 major parts:
Optical parts – magnifies tissue specimens
Mechanical parts – supports the optical parts
Optical parts
Ocular lens
Objective lenses
Magnification of ocular lens
10X
Red
Scanner
Yellow
LPO
Blue
HPO
B&W
OIO
Holds the different objective lenses
It allows the rotation of the lenses while viewing
Revolving Nosepiece
Supports the lenses and nosepiece of the microscope and connects to the base of the microscope
Arm
Helps in controlling the amount of light that is passing through the opening of the stage
Iris diaphragm
Gathers light from the microscope’s light source and concentrate it into a cone of light that illuminates the specimen
Condenser
Lower or raise the stage
Coarse adjustment knobs
Used for focus on scanning. Usually, the low power lens is used, enabling the movement of the tube.
Coarse adjustment knobs
Used for focusing on high power and oil objectives.
Fine adjustment knobs
Moves the body tube for focusing when using the high power lens.
Fine adjustment knobs
Provides support to help microscope stand upright
Base
Primary magnifier of microscope
Objective lens
Maintains the correct distance between the ocular and objective lens
Ocular tube
Holds the objective lens.
Its rotation helps to change the power of the objective lens
Revolving nose piece
Place for holding sample
Stage
Keeps the slide with a specimen in place on the stage
Stage clips
Structural or Mechanical Components
Head
Arm
Base
Turret
Stage/Stage clips
Feedknobs
Coarse and Fine Adjustment Knobs
Regulates or controls the light (contrast)
Diaphragm
So that light can reach the specimen
Aperture
Holds the specimen slide
Stage clip
Directs the light from the source to the specimen
Condenser