Microscope parts Flashcards
1
Q
Base
A
Stable platform of microscope
2
Q
Arm
A
Holds the tube in place
3
Q
Stage
A
Where the slide is placed (for observation)
4
Q
Stage clips
A
Hold slide in position
5
Q
Rotate lens to low, medium, or high
A
Revolving nose piece
6
Q
Objective lenses
A
3 lenses: low power - x4, medium - x10, and high - x40
7
Q
Lamp
A
Supplies the light
8
Q
Knob that moves stage up or down to focus
A
Course adjustment knob
9
Q
Knob used to sharpen image
A
Fine adjustment knob
10
Q
Different sized holes that let light through the specimen under the stage
A
Diaphragm
11
Q
Eyepiece
A
Lens you look into, that magnifies. (usually by 10 times)
