Parts Of Microscope Flashcards
1
Q
Base:
A
Broad, flat, lower support of microscope
2
Q
Body tube:
A
Cylindrical tube that supports ocular lens
3
Q
Nose piece:
A
Rotating disk at base of body tube where several objective lenses are attached
4
Q
Ocular lens:
A
Eye piece where you place your eyes
5
Q
Objective lens:
A
Mounted in nosepiece.
6
Q
Stage:
A
Supports microscope slide
7
Q
Focus knob:
A
Coarse: to find initial focus
Fine: precision focusing
8
Q
Condenser:
A
Narrows bean of light
Up for sharper image
Down for contrast
9
Q
Iris diaphragm:
A
Regulates amount of light passing through condenser
10
Q
Lamp:
A
Provides light for microscope
11
Q
Arm:
A
Supportive frame that joins the body tube to the base
