Microscope Vocab for Mrs. Butala's Classes

Front

Eyepiece

Back

Combination of lenses at the viewing end of optical instruments.

Front

Nose piece

Back

Holds multiple objective lenses and rotates to change power.

Front

Adjustment knob

Back

Located on the side of the frame, used to adjust the microscope's focus.

Front

Stage clips

Back

Holds the slide in place on the stage.

Front

Light source

Back

Light or mirror that projects light through the diaphragm.

Front

Objectives in microscopy

Back

The lens/system of lenses nearest the object being viewed.

Front

Diaphragm: located on the stage, adjusts light for the slide.

Back

Adjusts light for the slide.

Front

Base of the microscope

Back

Bottom of the microscope, used for support.

Front

arm

Back

supports upper part of the microscope

Front

Stage

Back

Small platform for specimen examination.