Calcification happens when calcium builds up in body tissue, blood vessels, or organs. This buildup can harden and disrupt your body's normal processes. Calcium is transported through the bloodstream. It's also found in every cell.

Where do calcium deposits usually form?

The calcium deposits usually form in the rotator cuff -- a group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint. It keeps the top of your upper arm bone locked within the socket of your shoulder. Calcific tendonitis can also happen on the Achilles tendon.

Can you get calcium deposits anywhere?

Calcium deposits can develop anywhere on the skin, although they tend to be most common on the fingertips, around the elbows and knees, and on the shins. 1 Calcium deposits can develop in other tissues of the body as well, such as the face or scrotum.