| A | B |
|---|
| eyepiece/ocular | enlarges the image |
| tube | Holds the eyepiece |
| revolving nosepiece | turns to change lenses |
| low power objective | shortest lens to enlarge image |
| medium power objective | next longest lens to enlarge image |
| high power objective | longest lens to enlarge image |
| coarse adjustment knob | raises and lowers the stage |
| fine adjustment knob | used for sharp focus |
| arm | used to carry the microscope |
| stage | platform where slides are placed |
| stage clips | holds the slide in place |
| diaphragm/iris | regulates the amount of light |
| base | structure that the microscope sits on |
| light/lamp | direct light to view object on stage |
| light switch | turns on/off the light |
