Adiposity: Diagnosis and TreatmentAbout This Hardback Adipose tissue or body fat is a loose connective tissue composed mostly of adipocytes or fat cells. The major role of this tissue is to store energy in the form of lipids. Adipose tissue is located under the skin, around internal organs, in the bone marrow, the muscular system and the breast. Adiposity, or obesity, is a medical condition in which surplus adipose tissue collects to such an amount that it can have adverse effects on