Subcutaneous fat

Subcutaneous fat

Subcutaneous fat is found just beneath the skin as opposed to visceral fat which is found in the peritoneal cavity. Subcutaneous fat can be measured using body fat calipers giving a rough estimate of total body adiposity.

This fat aids in the process homeostasis, by forming a layer of insulation therefore stopping heat loss in the long-term.

ee also

* visceral fat


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