Microscope Parts

Front

What part of the microscope is also known as the ocular lens?

Back

Eyepiece

Front

What 2 parts of the microscope should be held to carry it back to the lab table?

Back

Base, Arm

Front

What part of the microscope moves the stage slightly to sharpen the image?

Back

Fine adjustment knob

Front

What part of the microscope moves the stage or nosepiece up and down to find the specimen?

Back

Coarse adjustment knob

Front

What part of the microscope supports the slide being viewed?

Back

Stage

Front

What part of the microscope has magnification ranges from 4X to 10X to 40X to 100X?

Back

Objective lenses

Front

What part of the microscope regulates the amount of light on the specimen? Options: Diaphragm, Light source, Stage Clips, Pointers tip

Back

Diaphragm

Front

What part of the microscope holds the slide in place?

Back

Stage clips

Front

What part of the microscope holds the high and low power objective lenses; can be rotated to change magnification?

Back

Revolving Nosepiece

Front

What part of the microscope is in the image?

Back

Base