GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -A microscope slide is a thin flat piece of glass, typically 75 by 26 mm (3 by 1 inches) and about 1 mm thick, used to hold objects for examination under a microscope. Typically the object is mounted (secured) on the slide, and then both are inserted together in the microscope for viewing.

Detailed explanation-2: -When viewing any slide with a microscope, a small square or circle of thin glass called a coverslip is placed over the specimen. It protects the microscope and prevents the slide from drying out when it’s being examined. The coverslip is lowered gently onto the specimen using a mounted needle .

Detailed explanation-3: -Viewing Prepared Slides Place a slide on the stage, label side up, with the coverslip centered. On LOW POWER ONLY, use the coarse focus knob to get the object into focus. If you cannot see anything, move the slide slightly while viewing and focusing.

Detailed explanation-4: -A microscope slide is a thin sheet of glass used to hold objects for examination under a microscope. A standard microscope slide (shown on the right) is 75 x 25 mm (3” X 1") and 1.2 mm thick. A range of other sizes is available for various special purposes.

Detailed explanation-5: -Cover Slip: A very thin square piece of glass or plastic that is placed over the specimen on top of a microscope slide. When used with liquid samples, the cover slip flattens out the liquid and assists with single plane focusing.