The Microscope Flashcards
What is the eyepiece of a microscope?
Eyepiece / Ocular Lens
What is the function of the eyepiece tube?
Eyepiece Tube or Body Tube
What is the part of the microscope that holds the objective lenses?
Nosepiece
What are the lenses that magnify the specimen?
Objective Lenses
What holds the slides in place on the stage?
Stage Clips
What is the flat surface where the slide is placed?
Stage
What is used to adjust the amount of light reaching the specimen?
Diaphragm
What provides the light source for the microscope?
Illuminator
What is used for rough focusing of the specimen?
Coarse Focus
What is used for fine focusing of the specimen?
Fine Focus
What is the bottom support structure of the microscope?
Base
What is the part of the microscope that connects the eyepiece to the objective lenses?
Arm
