The cochlear branch of the vestibulocochlear (VIII) nerve terminates in which region of the brain? 02:17 The Brain and Cranial Nerves The cochlear branch of the vestibulocochlear (VIII) nerve terminates in which region of the brain? A) thalamus B) medulla oblongata C) hypothalamus D) A and B Answer: D Learn More : Share this Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterPlus on Google+