MICROANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -A mechanical stage is a mechanism mounted on the stage that holds and moves the microscope slide. It has two knobs and allows the user to move the slide in the X or Y direction very smoothly and slowly by turning these knobs.

Detailed explanation-2: -The paired stage adjustment knobs hanging down allows the operator to adjust the X (left/right) and Y (up/down) axis of the mechanical stage. This is used to position the specimen for viewing.

Detailed explanation-3: -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.