What is Steatopygia?

Steatopygia is a high degree of fat accumulation in and around the buttocks. The deposit of fat is not confined to the buttock regions, but extends to the outside and front of the thighs, forming a thick layer reaching sometimes to the knee.This is a widespread genetic trait of the Khoisan (m... [ read more >> ]

Steatopygia in a Hottentot woman

Enlarged labia minor in steatopygia

Andaman pygmy woman with steatopygia

Bushman woman with steatopygia

"The queen of Punt"

Paleolithic figurine from Europe displaying steatopygia

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Paleolithic figurine from Europe displaying steatopygia