| A | B |
|---|
| euepiece | allows you to view the image on the stage; ocular lens |
| nosepiece | holds the objective lenses and rotates to change magnification |
| objective lenses | found on nosepiece and range from high to low 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 |
| arm | used to help support the microscope when carried |
| coarse adjustment knob | moves the stage up and down and helps get the specimen into view |
| fine adjustment knob | used to sharpen or fine tune the view of the specimen |
| diaphragm | helps adjust the amount of light entering the stage |
| base | bottom of microscope, used as support |
| stage | where the slide with the specimen is placed |
| cover slip | small plastic or glass piece used to cover water drop on a slide |
| slide | glass plate where the specimen is placed for viewing |
| power | refers to the degree of magnification for a lens |
