Table IV.

Percent neural versus somatic growth type contribution for each of the six linear variables (column 1) with sex-specific calculations of male andfemale mandibles. The last column lists percent of mature size at age five, an important factor when examining growth type.

Variable	Percent contributions to growth: Males		Percent contributions to growth: Females		Growth by Age 5
Abbreviation	Neural	Somatic	Neural	Somatic	Male	Female
LatCondW	100Δ	0	92Δ	8	45 %	67 %
GonW	91Δ	9	97Δ	3	41 %	51 %
EmolW	94Δ	6	41	59Δ	76 %	36 %
MandL-Lt	96Δ	4	99Δ	1	53 %	66 %
RamD-Lt	15	85Δ	6	94Δ	43 %	42 %
MentD	28	72Δ	92Δ	8	34 %	53 %
GonAng-Lt	14	86Δ	1	99Δ	53%	26%
GnathAng	62Δ	38	76Δ	24	74%	80%
LingAng	56	44	79Δ	21	69%	66%

^Δprimary contribution to growth