All living things are composed of cells which are classified as either prokaryotic or eukaryotic cells. The different cell types have many things in common. Enger & Ross's perspective of the common characteristics lists: 1  Cell membranes. 2  Cytoplasm. 3  Genetic material. 4  Energy currency. 5  Enzymes and Coenzymes.
In humans, adipose tissue is located beneath the skin (subcutaneous fat), around internal organs (visceral fat), in bone marrow (yellow bone marrow), intermuscular (Muscular system) and in the breast tissue. Adipose tissue is found in specific locations, which are referred to as adipose depots. Apart from adipocytes, which comprise the highest percentage of cells within adipose tissue, other cell types are present, collectively termed stromal vascular fraction (SVF) of cells.
Adipose is a loose connective tissue that fills up space between organs and tissues and provides structural and metabolic support. It's often referred to as fat, but while fat is the main component, it is not the only component found in the tissue.