Microscope parts

Holds the objective lenses; rotates to enable changing magnification

Used in combination with the eyepiece to provide a range of magnification, usually from 40x to 400x

supports the slides

wheel or lever that adjusts amount of light that passes through hole in stage; provides proper contrast

Sends light through the hole in the stage to illuminate specimen on slide

Supports the microscope; serves as a handle

raises and lowers the stage or objective lenses a tiny distance from the exact focusing

raises and lowers the stage or objective lenses

usually one on each side of hole in stage; helps to hold slides in place

supports the upper part of the microscope; serves as a handle