nThis PowerPoint was
originally created for Human Structure and Development ANHB 2212, a second
year science unit. Most of the students enrolled for this unit have a basic
knowledge of histology but have not used a microscope before.
nThis PowerPoint is
not an exhaustive resource on the subject. In fact, some technical aspects
like setting the illumination system have not been discussed in detail.
Students outside ANHB 2212, whose area of study involves extensive and serious
use of the light microscope and other varieties of microscopes are advised to
refer to other resources.
nThese instructions
are specific for the Leica students’ microscope used in the histology lab in
the School of Anatomy and Human Biology. The descriptions of controls may not
be accurate for other models / makes of microscopes.