Microscope Parts Identification

Identify this part of the microscope.

• Arm

• Body Tube

• High Power Objective Lens

What does the highlighted part of the microscope do?

• A) Connects the eyepiece to the objectives

• B) Holds all 3 objectives and can be rotated to change magnification

• C) Used to carry the microscope

Identify this part of the microscope.

• High Power Objective Lens

• Eyepiece

• Body Tube

What does this part do?

• A) Where you look to see an image of the specimen

• B) Connects the eyepiece to the objectives

• C) Holds all 3 objectives and can be rotated to change magnification.

Identify the part of the microscope indicated by the arrow.

• Diaphragm

• Fine Adjustment Knob

• Revolving Nosepiece

What does this part do?

• A) Controls the amount of light coming through the specimen

• B) Used for focusing, it moves the stage

• C) Where you look to see an image of the specimen.

Identify the part of the microscope indicated by the arrow.

• Low Power Objective Lens

• Base

• Stage Clips

What does this part do?

• Holds all 3 objectives and can be rotated to change magnification

• Used to fine tune the focus of the specimen

• Holds the slide in place

Identify the part of the microscope indicated by the arrow.

• Arm

• Base

• Stage

What does this part do?

• Specimen is placed here for viewing

• Bottom of the microscope

• Controls the amount of light coming through the specimen