PARTS OF COMPOUND MICROSCOPE - FLASHCARDS

Front

Eyepiece

Back

Lens to look through

Front

Objective Lens

Back

Magnifies specimen

Front

Stage

Back

Holds the slide

Front

Stage Clips

Back

Secures the slide

Front

Diaphragm

Back

Controls light

Front

Light Source

Back

Illuminates specimen

Front

Arm

Back

serves as the handle for carrying

Front

Base

Back

Stability and support

Front

Fine Focus

Back

Sharp focus adjustment

Front

Body Tube

Back

• holds the eyepiece to the revolving nosepiece.