2007-08-25 18:42:11 · 2 answers · asked by david.jacksonls@sbcglobal.net 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Steatopygia is a high degree of fat accumulation in and around the buttocks. The deposit of fat is not confined to the gluteal (butt cheek) regions, but extends to the outside and front of the thighs, forming a thick layer reaching sometimes to the knee.
2007-08-25 18:49:42 · answer #1 · answered by Suhail 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Steatopygia = a lot of fat in the rear end
According to Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steatopygia
"Steatopygia ste·at·o·pyg·i·a (stÄ-Ät'É-pÄj'Ä-É, -pÄ«'jÄ-É) is a high degree of fat accumulation in and around the buttocks. The deposit of fat is not confined to the gluteal regions, but extends to the outside and front of the thighs, forming a thick layer reaching sometimes to the knee."
2007-08-25 18:49:15 · answer #2 · answered by Dan S 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋