Microscope Flashcards

Front

Eyepiece (ocular lens)

Back

Magnifies the image, usually by 10 times; it is usually the part you look into.

Front

Stage

Back

Supports the slide being viewed.

Front

Objective Lenses: High, Medium, and Low

Back

Attached to the nosepiece and vary in size. The shortest lens is the least powerful, and the longest lens is the most powerful. They often have different colored bands to identify the different powers.

Front

Nosepiece of microscope

Back

Rotates the objective lenses to select one to use.

Front

Course focus knob

Back

Brings an object into focus at the lowest power; the larger knob used first to raise and lower the stage.

Front

Fine focus knob

Back

Brings an object into focus at high power; used for precise focusing.

Front

Base

Back

Supports the microscope.

Front

Arm

Back

Used to support the microscope when it is carried.

Front

Diaphragm

Back

Regulates the amount of light on the specimen.

Front

Light source of microscope

Back

Located in the base, illuminates the specimen.