Download Parts of the Microscope and Their Function

Name: ____________________________ Period: ______ Lab Table: _____
Date: _______
Parts of the Microscope and Their Function
Complete the chart below with the proper name of the microscope part:
Name of part:
Function:
Lens closest to your eye. Magnifies the image 10x.
Ocular
Holds the objective lenses and can turn to change the
objective lens in use.
Revolving nosepiece
Low power objective
lens.
High power objective
lens.
Located on the nosepiece, this lens is the one you start
with to view specimens.
Located on the nosepiece, this lens has the highest
magnification. Only use fine adjustment with this lens!
Keeps the slide in place on the stage.
Stage clips
Location where the slide is placed. Contains an opening
that lets light pass through.
Stage
Controls the amount of light that enters the stage.
Diaphragm
Provides light for viewing the specimen.
Light
This is the bottom of the microscope and it supports the
microscope.
Base
Course adjustment knob
Knob used to move the objective lenses into place. This
knob is used first.
Fine adjustment knob
Knob used to finely focus the view of the specimen. This
knob is used second.
Connects the base to the revolving nosepiece.
Arm
Name: ____________________________ Period: ______ Lab Table: _____
Date: _______