GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -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. 5. FINE ADJUSTMENT KNOB-A slow but precise control used to fine focus the image when viewing at the higher magnifications.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -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-4: -Focus (coarse), The coarse focus knob is used to bring the specimen into approximate or near focus. Focus (fine), Use the fine focus knob to sharpen the focus quality of the image after it has been brought into focus with the coarse focus knob.

Detailed explanation-5: -Stage adjustment knobs – located below the stage to control forward/reverse and side to side movement of the stage. Coarse adjustment knob – for focusing ONLY when using scanning objective lens. Fine adjustment knob –brings object into clearest focus.