Table 5.
Results of the correlation and partial correlation analyses showing the Pearson product-moment correlation (r) and P-value for the contrast data, separated by sex
| Females | Males | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEIncl vs. | r | P-value | r | P-value | |
| Correlations | MassAngle | −0.039 | 0.798 | −0.047 | 0.768 |
| MPAngle | −0.413 | 0.004 | −0.608 | < 0.001 | |
| TempAngle | −0.233 | 0.115 | −0.427 | 0.005 | |
| TMJHt/ MandLg | 0.847 | < 0.001 | 0.847 | < 0.001 | |
| Partial correlations | MassAngle* | 0.065 | 0.674 | 0.218 | 0.177 |
| MPAngle* | 0.050 | 0.745 | 0.005 | 0.975 | |
| TempAngle* | −0.352 | 0.018 | −0.125 | 0.442 | |
| TMJHt** | 0.6290 | < 0.001 | 0.5550 | < 0.001 | |
| TMJHt*** | 0.7310 | < 0.001 | 0.6110 | < 0.001 | |
| GlenLg† | −0.094 | 0.539 | −0.002 | 0.989 | |
Critical alpha was set at 0.05/4 = 0.0125 for the correlation analysis, and 0.05/6 = 0.008 for the partial correlation analysis. Significant results are shown in bold.
*
Controlling for TMJHt and MandLg.
**
Controlling for MandLg, MassAngle, MPAngle and TempAngle°.
***
Controlling for MandLg and GlenLg.
†
Controlling for MandLg and TMJHt.
AE, articular eminence; TMJ, temporomandibular joint.