| 摘要 |
<p>The present invention provides an endoscope capable of enhancing workability in the work of inserting an insertion part. The endoscope of one embodiment of the present invention is provided with the following: an elongated insertion part (2); a curving part (5) that is provided to the distal end of the insertion part (2) and is capable of curved motion; a curving operation unit (30) for curving and operating the curving part (5); a switching mechanism (22) for changing the radius of curvature of the curving part (5) imparted by the curving operation unit (30); and a switching operation unit (35) capable of operating the switching mechanism (22).</p> |
