Microscope Parts and Functions Flashcards

Front

Body Tube

Back

Connects the eyepiece to the objective lenses

Front

Revolving Nosepiece

Back

Holds and rotates the objective lenses

Front

Stage Clips

Back

Hold the slide in place

Front

Diaphragm

Back

Regulates the amount of light on the specimen

Front

Light Source

Back

Illuminates the specimen

Front

Eyepiece or Ocular Lens

Back

The lens you look through, usually 10x magnification

Front

Arm

Back

Supports the tube and connects it to the base

Front

Stage

Back

The platform where the slide is placed

Front

Base

Back

Supports the microscope

Front

Body tube

Back

Holds eyepiece