fat pads
Anatomical tissue pillows
Fat pads are localized deposits of fatty tissue that serve as cushioning or structural support in the body.
The term appears most often in anatomy and medicine, referring to areas like the fat pad beneath the heel or behind the kneecap.
In cosmetic contexts, fat pads under the eyes or in the cheeks affect facial appearance and may be surgically altered: She had her buccal fat pads removed for a more sculpted look.
- plumpnessCondition of being full-figured
- adiposePertaining to stored lipids
- cushioningSoftening force or fall
- subcutaneousBelow the skin
- soft tissueNon-rigid body structures
plantar · heel pain · foot care · lipids · weight gain · anatomy · energy storage · buccal · cheek filler · puffy face · insulation · shock absorption · body contouring · babies · knee surgery · lipoma · buffers · protection
fat padsmuscle
Contractile body tissue
bone · skeletal muscle · bone tissue · cartilage · tendon
fat padslean mass
Non-fat body tissue
muscle mass · lean body mass · bone mass · muscle definition · musculature
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