Parts of a Microscope Functions

Used to hold a slide in place

• Stage

• Stage Clips

• Eyepiece

• Objective Lens

Found on nosepiece and range from low to high power

• Base

• Arm

• Glasses

• Objective Lens

Part of the microscope that supports the slide being viewed

• Stage

• Stage Clips

• Course Adjustment Knob

• Fine Adjustment Knob

The bottom part of the microscope

• Eyepiece

• Body

• Stage

• Base

Helps you adjust the amount of light that reaches the specimen

• Light

• Mirror

• Diaphragm

• Fine Adjustment Knob

Moves the stage up and down to help you get the specimen into view

• Fine Adjustment Knob

• Course Adjustment Knob

• Body

• Diaphragm

Connects the eyepiece to the objectives

• Nose

• Arm

• Body

• Base

Allows you to view the image on the stage and contains the ocular lens

• Objective Lens

• Eyepiece

• Body

• Mirror

Found on the side of the microscope and is used to support it when it is carried

• Body

• Stage

• Shoulder

• Arm

Holds the objective lenses and is able to rotate to change magnification

• Arm

• Objective Lens

• Nosepiece

• Stage Clips