Microscope Flashcards
Supports the body tube, carry the scope with this
Arm
Support the slide
Stage
Moves the stage up and down to allow for focusing
Course adjustment knob
Moves the stage slightly to allow sharper focusing
Fine adjustment knob
Supports the scope; used to carry the scope
Base
Provides light for the viewing of a specimen
Light source
Controls the amount of light that passes through the stage
Diaphragm
Necessary for holding the slide in place
The stage clip
Magnifies the image on magnification abilities of each objective
Objectives
Holds the objectives and can be turned to magnify another
Revolving nosepiece
Maintains the correct distance between the objectives and the ocular lens
Body tube
Magnifies the specimens 10 times
Eyepiece