GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -When carrying a compound microscope always take care to lift it by both the arm and base, simultaneously. There are two optical systems in a compound microscope: Eyepiece Lenses and Objective Lenses: Eyepiece or Ocular is what you look through at the top of the microscope.

Detailed explanation-2: -When carrying the microscope, hold its arm securely with both hands. When carrying the microscope, do not hold the focus knobs, eyepiece tube, stage, or other components as it may result in those parts coming off and cause of trouble.

Detailed explanation-3: -The compound microscope has two systems of lenses for greater magnification, 1) the ocular, or eyepiece lens that one looks into and 2) the objective lens, or the lens closest to the object. Before purchasing or using a microscope, it is important to know the functions of each part.

Detailed explanation-4: -To carry the microscope, grasp the microscope’s arm with one hand. Place your other hand under the base. 2. Place the microscope on a table with the arm toward you.

Detailed explanation-5: -Always grip the microscope by the arm and put your hand beneath its base.