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| Arm | Side of the microscope that is used to support it when carried |
| Coarse Adjustment Knob | Part that moves the stage up and down to help you get the specimen into view |
| Fine Adjustment Knob | Part of the microscope that helps you sharpen or "fine" tune the view |
| Diaphragm | Part that helps you regulate the amount of light that reaches the specimen |
| Base | Bottom part of the microscope |
| Eyepiece | Part at the top of the microscope that allows you to view the specimen |
| Nosepiece | The part that holds the objective lenses and is able to rotate to change magnification |
| Objective Lenses | These are found on the nosepiece and range from low to high power |
| Stage Clips | Used to hold a slide in place on the stage |
| Light Source | Projects light upwards through the diaphragm to allow you to see the specimen |
| Stage | Part of the microscope that supports the slide that is being viewed |
| Cover Slip | Small glass or plastic piece that is used to cover a water droplet on a slide |
| Slide | Small glass plate on which specimen are placed for viewing |
| Power | Refers to the degree of magnification |
