GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The bottom piece of the microscope which provides support and stability for the microscope on your desk or tabletop is called the microscope base. Also known as the microscope turret, the revolving nosepiece of your microscope holds the different objective lenses just above the specimen you’re examining.

Detailed explanation-2: -Stage: The flat platform where you place your slides. Stage clips hold the slides in place. Revolving Nosepiece or Turret: This is the part that holds two or more objective lenses and can be rotated to easily change power.

Detailed explanation-3: -While the modern microscope has many parts, the most important pieces are its lenses. It is through the microscope’s lenses that the image of an object can be magnified and observed in detail.

Detailed explanation-4: -EYEPIECE This part allows you to view the image on the stage and contains the ocular lens. NOSEPIECE This part holds the objective lenses and is able to rotate to change magnification. OBJECTIVE LENSES These are found on the nosepiece and range from low to high power.

Detailed explanation-5: -MECHANICAL STAGE CONTROLS-A geared device to move the slide (placed in the slide clamp) precisely. 4. COARSE ADJUSTMENT KNOB-A rapid control which allows for quick focusing by moving the objective lens or stage up and down.