Parts of a Microscope Diagram | Quizlet

Microscope

device that produces magnified images of structures that are too small to see with the unaided eye

Stage

Where the slide is placed

Light source

Light used under the stage to shine up through the slide and assist in observing what is on the slide.

Course Adjustment

Large knob used to move the stage up and down for focusing on low and middle power.

Fine Adjustment

the small knob which moves the body tube to produce small changes in focus.

Diaphragm

Controls the amount of light passing through the opening of the stage

Base

The bottom of the microscope that supports the microscope.

Nose Piece

hold the objective lenses and allows them to be changed

Eye Piece

the part you look at with your eye (10x magnification)

Objective Lens

The lens of a compound microscope closest to the object; common powers are 4x, 10x, 40x, and 100x

Arm

Supports the body tube and connects it to the base

Stage Clips

These are used to hold a slide in place on the stage