GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Coarse Adjustment Knob-The coarse adjustment knob located on the arm of the microscope moves the stage up and down to bring the specimen into focus. The gearing mechanism of the adjustment produces a large vertical movement of the stage with only a partial revolution of the knob.

Detailed explanation-2: -COARSE ADJUSTMENT KNOB-A rapid control which allows for quick focusing by moving the objective lens or stage up and down. It is used for initial focusing.

Detailed explanation-3: -1. Always use the coarse adjustment first to get an object in focus on low power. The coarse adjustment will move the stage up and down. While you adjust the knob, carefully observe until you see your slide in focus.

Detailed explanation-4: -Focusing knobs: located on both sides of the microscope. The larger, inner coarse adjustment knob moves the stage up and down much faster and farther than the smaller, outer fine adjustment knob. The coarse adjustment knob is used ONLY with the low power (4X, 10X) objectives.

Detailed explanation-5: -Rotate the coarse adjustment knob in a clockwise direction to bring the 10X objective closer to the slide. View through the eyepieces and, without disturbing the coarse adjustment setting, slowly rotate the fine adjustment knob until the specimen is in the sharpest possible focus.