The buccal fat<span> pads have been hypothesized to help infants chew and suckle. And they may help to cushion other facial muscles as well.The </span>fat behind our eyes<span> a similar </span>function<span> to the </span>cheek fat<span>. It protects the eyeball to keep it from being damaged by rubbing up against the bone in the skull.</span>
Describe the role of fat in our cheeks and behind our eyes: - to store energy - protect/cushion our face bones and organs. It also allows the eye to more freely and smoothly