Microscopes Flashcards
Moves body tube up and down to focus on scanning lens
Coarse adjustment
The illuminated part you see through the opening in the stage
The field of view
Lens located on the nosepiece which magnifies the specimen
Objective lens
Supports microscope, used to carry
Base
Microscope that used light
Light microscope
Small piece of plastic placed over specimen to keep in place
Cover slip
Supports slide
Stage
Controls amount of light entering the microscope
Diaphragm
Holds top lens a certain distance from lower lens
Body tube
Number of time the specimen has been enlarged
Magnification
Holds top lens
Eyepiece
Material you are looking at
Specimen
Holds slide in place
Stage clip
Moves body tube up and down slightly to focus on high power lens
Fine adjustment
Piece of glass on which a specimen is placed
Slide
