Surgery In the extraoral technique for maxillary nerve block, the needle should be directed in which of the following direction to lateral pterygoid plate: A Posterior direction. B Anterior direction. C Medial direction. D Forward direction. 💡 Explanation In the extraoral technique for maxillary nerve block, the needle should be directed in which of the following direction to lateral pterygoid plate: ✓ Correct Answer: B. Anterior direction.