word-forming element meaning 1. after, behind, 2. changed, altered, 3. higher, beyond; from Greek meta (prep.) in the midst of, in common with, by means of, in pursuit or quest of, from PIE *me-in the middle (cf. German mit, Gothic miÃ¾, Old English miÃ° with, together with, among; see mid).
There are a number of reasons you may have numbness in the thigh. The most common cause of thigh numbness without other symptoms is compression or irritation of the nerve that supplies the skin of the upper, outside part of the thigh, called the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve.
Causes of Sharp Pain in Thigh. 1. Prolonged Sitting. Sitting for long hours without moving can prevent blood flow in the leg causing numbness. The blood circulation is restored to normal once the leg begins to move causing the pain. This often occurs due to prolonged travel, or office sitting.