The somatic nervous system consists of nerve fibers that connect the cns to the whereas the autonomic nervous system consists of fibers that connect the

The  somatic  nervous  system  consist  of  nerve  fibers  that connect central  nervous system  to  the  skin  and  skeletal  muscle , whereas  the autonomic nervous  system  consists  of  fibers  that  connect  the central  nervous  system to  the  visceral organs. The  somatic  nervous  system  facilitate voluntary movement of  the  muscle  and  organs  while autonomic  nervous  system regulate  bodily  function  such  as  heart  rate  and  digestion