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 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.

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