Front

Holds objective lenses; Rotates to change objectives

Back

Revolving Nosepiece

Front

What holds the slide in place on the stage?

Back

Stage Clips

Front

Moves the stage slightly to sharpen the image

Back

Fine Focus Knob

Front

Regulates the amount of light on the specimen

Back

Diaphragm

Front

Long tube; holds ocular lens and revolving nosepiece

Back

Body Tube

Front

Lens used to view specimen; also called eyepiece

Back

Ocular Lens

Front

Handle used to support the microscope when carried

Back

Arm

Front

Supports the microscope and located at the bottom

Back

Base

Front

Lenses consist of low 4X, medium 10X, and high 40X

Back

Objective Lenses

Front

Place where slide is placed on while being viewed

Back

Stage