Microscopes Flashcards
Arm
This attaches the eyepiece and the body tube to the base
Base
This supports the microscope
Body tube
The tube that supports the eyepiece
Coarse focus adjustment
A knob that makes large adjustments to the focus
Diaphragm
An adjustable opening under the stage ,allowing different amounts of light onto the stage .
Eyepiece
Where you place your eye
Fine focus adjustment
A knob that makes small adjustments to the focus ( it is often smaller than the coarse focus knob).
High power objective
A large lens with high magnifying power
Inclination joint
An adjustable joint that lets the arm tilt at various angles
Low-power objective
A small lens with low magnifying power
Mirror(or light source )
This directs light upwards onto the slide
Revolving nose piece
The rotating device that holds the objectives (lenses )
StAge
The platform on which the slide is placed.
Stage clips
Metal clips that hold a slide securely onto the stage
