Microanatomy & Embryology: Microscopy & Microtechnique

Chapter 1

At the end of the lecture, the student should be able to:

Define microscope

Differentiate the two types of microscope

Describe the parts of the microscope

Know the different types of light microscopy

Know the different types of electron microscopy

Describe a simple microtechnique

DEFINITION OF TERMS

Microscopy

Science of investigating small objects using the microscope

Microscope

An instrument that magnifies an image and allows visualization of greater detail than what is possible with an unaided eye

Simplest microscope is a magnifying glass or a pair of reading glasses.