A&P Microscope parts and functions

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Ocular lens

Lens through which the image is viewed

<p>Lens through which the image is viewed</p>
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Diopter ring

A rotatable ring at the lack of the left ocular lens that brings the lens into focus with the right ocular lens

<p>A rotatable ring at the lack of the left ocular lens that brings the lens into focus with the right ocular lens</p>
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Head

The region that attaches the ocular tube to the mircoscope

<p>The region that attaches the ocular tube to the mircoscope</p>
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Scanning objective

Objective lens with the least magnification (4x)

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Low power objective

Objective lens with the magnification 10x

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High power objective

Objective lens with the magnification (40x)

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Oil immersion objective

Objective lens where you have to dip the tip in clear mineral oil to enhance resolution (highest magnification 100x)

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Mechanical stage

Platform thats directly under the objective lenses, used to position a slide for viewing (side, forward, back)

<p>Platform thats directly under the objective lenses, used to position a slide for viewing (side, forward, back)</p>
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Iris diaphragm

Controls the amount of light that passes through the condenser and reaches the slide on the microscope

<p>Controls the amount of light that passes through the condenser and reaches the slide on the microscope</p>
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Course focus adjustment

A small knob on either side of the arm or base that brings the image into focus by moving the stage up or down in large increments

<p>A small knob on either side of the arm or base that brings the image into focus by moving the stage up or down in large increments</p>
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Fine focus adjustment

A small knob that focuses by moving the stage up or down in small increments

<p>A small knob that focuses by moving the stage up or down in small increments</p>
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Base

The horizontal support of the microscope

<p>The horizontal support of the microscope</p>
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Illumination

An electric light source in the base that provides illumination for the compound lens system

<p>An electric light source in the base that provides illumination for the compound lens system</p>
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Condenser

A lens that directs a narrow beam of concentrated light to the objective to enhance resolution

<p>A lens that directs a narrow beam of concentrated light to the objective to enhance resolution </p>
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Arm

Vertical support member between the head and the base

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Stage travel knobs

Moves the stage side, back, forward

<p>Moves the stage side, back, forward </p>