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Anatomy Lab Exercise 3
Lab Exercise 3
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
09/11/2012

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Base
Definition
supports the microscope
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substage light or mirror
Definition
located on base, light passes directly upward through the microscope
Term
stage
Definition
platform the slide rests on while being viewed. mechanical stage, clamp style that has two adjustable knobs that control precise movement
Term
condenser
Definition
small substage lens that concentrates the light on the specimen, may have rack and pinion knob, that regulates height of condenser
Term
iris diaphragm lever
Definition
arm attched to the base of the condenser that regulates the amount of light passing through the condenser.
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coarse adjustment knob
Definition
used to focus in on specimen
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fine adjustment knob
Definition
used for precise focusing once coarse focusing has been complete
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head or body tube
Definition
supports the objective lens systemon nosepiece, and the ocular lenses
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arm
Definition
vertical portionof the microscope connecting the base and head
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ocular
Definition
eyepiece
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nosepiece
Definition
rotating mechanism at the base of the head
Term
objective lenses
Definition
adjustable lens system that permits the use of a scanning, low-power, high-power, or oil immersion lens
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light controls
Definition
located on the base
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power switch
Definition
located on base
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