Subcutaneous fat
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'''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]] [[caliper]]s 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.
==See also==
* [[visceral fat]]
[[Category:Tissues]]
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