Front

Holds objective lenses; rotates to change objectives

Back

Revolving Nosepiece

Front

Hold slide in place on stage

Back

Stage Clips

Front

Moves the stage slightly to sharpen the image

Back

Fine Focus Knob

Front

Regulates light on specimen

Back

Diaphragm

Front

Long tube holding ocular lens and revolving nosepiece

Back

Body Tube

Front

Lens to view specimen; also called eyepiece

Back

Ocular Lens

Front

Handle to support microscope when carried

Back

Arm

Front

Supports the microscope, located at the bottom

Back

Base

Front

Lenses: low 4X, medium 10X, high 40X

Back

Objective Lenses

Front

Where is the slide placed for viewing?

Back

Stage