Which structure is preserved during modified radical neck dissection?

Sternocleidomastoid muscle is preserved during modified radical neck dissection. Radical Neck Dissection Modified Radical Neck Dissection Removal of lymph nodes I-V + spinal accessory nerve + internal jugular vein + sternocleidomastoid muscleQ Removal of level I-V lymph nodes with (Mnemonic: SISm): Type I: preserves only Spinal accessory nerveQ Type II: preserves both spinal accessory nerve and Internal jugular veinQ Type III: preserves spinal accessory nerve, internal jugular vein and Sternocleidomastoid muscleQ(Functional neck dissectionQ)