🫀A&P (parts of microscope)

eyepiece (ocular lens)

lens you look through to view the specimen

nosepiece

Rotating part that holds the objective lenses

objective lens (scanning)

Lowest magnification; used to locate the specimen

Stage

Flat platform that supports the slide

substage disc (diaphragm)

Controls the amount of light passing through the specimen

body

Holds the microscope’s optical parts and connects the eyepiece to the objectives

arm

Supports the upper parts and is used to carry the microscope

substage lamp

Provides light that shines through the specimen

objective lens (high)

Provides high magnification for viewing details

mechanical stage

holds the slide and allows precise movement of it

coarse adjustment knob

moves the stage quickly for rough focusing

fine adjustment knob

makes small adjustments for sharp, clear focus

base

supports the microscope and keeps it stable