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Retrocalcaneal Bursa

The Achilles tendon connects to the heel bone between two small fluid-filled sacs (bursa) located on the heel bone.

ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerAnne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerDavid Bardana, MD, FRCSC - Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
Last RevisedJanuary 3, 2011

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Last Updated: January 03, 2011
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