Microscope Anatomy & Technique

Ocular lens (eye piece)

What is part is number 1?

Rotating nose piece

What is part is number 2?

Stage

What is part is number 3?

Condenser

What is part is number 4?

Substage Light

What is part is number 5?

Brightness Adjustment

What is part is number 6?

Base

What is part is number 7?

Iris Diaphragm Lever

What is part is number 8?

Head

What is part is number 9?

Interpupillary distance adjustment

What is part is number 10?

Objective lens

What is part is number 11?

Frame (arm)

What is part is number 12?

Coarse Adjustment Knob

What is part is number 14?

Fine Adjustment Knob

What is part is number 15?

Light Switch

What is part is number 16?

Always use two hands: one on the arm and one under the base.

What is the correct way to carry a microscope?

Make sure the power switch is off.

Before plugging in a microscope, what should you ensure?

Plug into the microscope first, then the wall.

In what order should you plug in the power cord?

Only with the scanning (4x) or low power (10x) objective.

When should you use the coarse focus knob?

Use lens paper only.

What should you use to clean the lenses?

Notify your teacher immediately.

What should you do if a slide breaks?

Lowest power objective (4x) in place, stage all the way down.

Describe the proper start position of a microscope.

Lowest power objective (4x) in place, stage all the way down, cord wrapped, and dust cover on.

What are the additional steps for proper storage position?