The Microscope

Centrifuge

Spins and separates material by density.

Dissection Equipment

Cuts and separates tissue

Electron Microscope

Uses beams of electrons to enlarge

Dissecting Stereoscope

Produces 3-Dimensional Image

Compound Light Microscope

Ocular (Eyepiece)

Begins magnification

Body Tube

Holds eyepiece and nosepiece

Nosepiece

Holds and rotates objective lenses

High Power Objective

Magnifies image many times

Low Power Objective

Magnifies image slightly

Stage

Platform that holds the slide

Stage Clips

Holds slide in place

Diaphragm

Controls the amount of light passing through

Condensor / Light

Directs light to make specimen visible

Base

Supports microscope

Arm

Supports ocular / eyepiece

Course Adjustment

Brings specimen into rough focus. NEVER use under high power.

Fine Adjustment

Brings specimen into fine focus