Microscope Parts

Front

What is the function of the arm in a microscope?

Back

The arm supports the body tube and connects it to the base, providing stability.

Front

What is the purpose of the fine adjustment knob?

Back

The fine adjustment knob is used to make small adjustments to the focus of the microscope.

Front

What is the stage in a microscope?

Back

The stage is the flat platform where the slide is placed for observation.

Front

What does the lamp do in a microscope?

Back

The lamp provides light to illuminate the specimen being observed.

Front

What are stage clips used for?

Back

Stage clips hold the slide in place on the stage.

Front

What is the eyepiece/ocular lens?

Back

The eyepiece is the lens you look through to see the magnified image.

Front

What is the objective lens?

Back

The objective lens is the lens closest to the specimen, which magnifies the image.

Front

What is the body tube in a microscope?

Back

The body tube connects the eyepiece to the objective lenses and maintains the correct distance between them.

Front

What is the function of the nosepiece?

Back

The nosepiece holds the objective lenses and allows the user to switch between them.

Front

What is the base of a microscope?

Back

The base is the bottom part of the microscope that supports the entire structure.