Subcutaneous fat 5825181 216725326 2008-06-02T22:49:44Z 70.23.130.111 '''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]] {{anatomy-stub}}