microscope parts

eye piece

• Description: The lens at the top of the microscope where you look through.

• Function: Magnifies the specimen, usually by 10x.

body tube

• Description: The long tube that connects the eyepiece to the objectives.

• Function: Maintains the proper distance between the eyepiece and objective lenses.

fine adjustment knob

• Description: A small knob usually found near the coarse adjustment knob.

• Function: Used for precise focusing, especially under high power.

nose piece

• Description: The rotating part that holds the objective lenses.

• Function: Allows switching between different objective lenses.

high power objective

• Description: The longer objective lens, usually 40x magnification.

• Function: Provides greater detail of the specimen.

low power objective

• escription: The shorter objective lens, usually 4x or 10x magnification.

• Function: Used for scanning and initial viewing of the specimen.

diaphragm

• escription: A rotating disk or lever located under the stage.

• Function: Regulates the amount of light passing through the specimen.

mirror or bulb

• Description: A mirror (in older microscopes) or a built-in bulb (in modern ones).

• Function: Provides the necessary light to view the specimen.

base

• Description: The bottom support structure of the microscope.

• Function: Provides stability and support.

course adjustment

• Description: A large knob on the side of the microscope.

• Function: Moves the stage up and down for rough focusing.

arm

• Description: The curved structure connecting the base and body tube.

• Function: Supports the microscope and is used for carrying it.

stage clip

• Description: Clips located on the stage.

• Function: Holds the glass slide in place.

inclination joint

• escription: A joint where the arm meets the base.

• Function: Allows the microscope to tilt for comfortable viewing.