Parts of Microscope Flashcards
Support and strength
Mechanical
Provide and capture light
Illuminating
Magnify image of specimen
(Zoom = lesser)
Magnifying
Light passes from objective to the eyepiece
Body tube
Holds objective lenses
Revolving nosepiece
Connect the base and the body
Arm
Platform where specimen or slide is placed
Stage clips
Support and stabilize microscope
Base
Joint where the arm is attached and used FOR TILTING THE MICROSCOPE
Inclination joint
Reflects light from surrounding
Mirror
Concentrate lights form the mirror (controls the light)
Condenser
Regulates the intensity (pinapaliwanag ang light or pinapahina)
Iris diaphragm
Used to view specimen
Eyepiece/ ocular
Lenses that magnify the specimen being observed
Objective lenses