Microscope Parts and Functions

Front

Body Tube

Back

Keeps correct distance between eyepiece and lens

Front

Revolving Nosepiece

Back

Holds low, medium and high power objectives, can be rotated to adjust magnification

Front

Low Power Objective

Back

Provides magnification, usually about 4x; total magnification is 40

Front

Medium Power Objective

Back

Provides magnification, usually about 10x; total magnification is 100

Front

High Power Objective

Back

Provides magnification, usually about 40x; total magnification is 400

Front

Stage Clips

Back

Grip slide in place for viewing

Front

Diaphragm

Back

Controls amount of light entering the body tube

Front

Light Source

Back

Sends light upward through the diaphragm

Front

Ocular Lens (Eye Piece)

Back

Holds magnifying lens used for viewing; 10x magnification

Front

Arm

Back

Supports body tube