<P> Visceral fat , also known as organ fat or intra-abdominal fat , is located inside the peritoneal cavity , packed in between internal organs and torso , as opposed to subcutaneous fat , which is found underneath the skin , and intramuscular fat , which is found interspersed in skeletal muscle . Visceral fat is composed of several adipose depots including mesenteric , epididymal white adipose tissue ( EWAT ) and perirenal fat . An excess of visceral fat is known as central obesity , the `` pot belly '' or `` beer belly '' effect , in which the abdomen protrudes excessively . This body type is also known as `` apple shaped '' , as opposed to `` pear shaped '' , in which fat is deposited on the hips and buttocks . </P>
<P> Visceral fat , also known as organ fat or intra-abdominal fat , is located inside the peritoneal cavity , packed in between internal organs and torso , as opposed to subcutaneous fat , which is found underneath the skin , and intramuscular fat , which is found interspersed in skeletal muscle . Visceral fat is composed of several adipose depots including mesenteric , epididymal white adipose tissue ( EWAT ) and perirenal fat . An excess of visceral fat is known as central obesity , the `` pot belly '' or `` beer belly '' effect , in which the abdomen protrudes excessively . This body type is also known as `` apple shaped '' , as opposed to `` pear shaped '' , in which fat is deposited on the hips and buttocks . </P>
type of fat stored in the abdominal region
type of fat stored in the abdominal region
Visceral fat
Visceral fat